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Illegitimate Common

Origin: Latin suffix -ate

Illegitimate has 6 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Adjective

Definitions
Noun
1

the illegitimate offspring of unmarried parents

2

A person born to unmarried parents.

Verb
1

To make illegitimate.

Adjective
1

contrary to or forbidden by law

"an illegitimate seizure of power"

"illicit trade"

"an outlaw strike"

"unlawful measures"

2

of marriages and offspring; not recognized as lawful

3

Not conforming to known principles, or established or accepted rules or standards.

Example Sentences
"an illegitimate seizure of power" adjective
"illicit trade" adjective
"an outlaw strike" adjective
"unlawful measures" adjective
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