illegitimate

1. (satellite adjective) contrary to or forbidden by law; "an illegitimate seizure of power"; "illicit trade"; "an outlaw strike"; "unlawful measures"
Synonyms: illicit, outlaw, outlawed, unlawful

2. (adjective) of marriages and offspring; not recognized as lawful
Antonyms: legitimate

3. (noun) the illegitimate offspring of unmarried parents
Synonyms: bastard, by-blow, illegitimate child, love child
Related Words: issue, offspring, progeny



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