illegitimately
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(adverb) of biological parents not married to each other; "this child was born illegitimately" |
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Synonyms: out of wedlock |
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Antonyms: legitimately |
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(adverb) in an manner disapproved or not allowed by custom; "He acted illegitimately when he increased the rent fourfold" |
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Synonyms: illicitly |
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Antonyms: legitimately |
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