Illegitimacy

//ɪlɪˈd͡ʒɪtɪməsi// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The state of being illegitimate. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    unlawfulness by virtue of not being authorized by or in accordance with law wordnet
  3. 3
    The state of being illegitimate.; The state of being born to parents who were not legally married to each other. countable, uncountable
  4. 4
    the status of being born to parents who were not married wordnet

Synonyms

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bastardybastardyunlawfulnessbar sinisterbastardbaton

Etymology

From illegitimate + -cy; may also be analyzed as il- + legitimacy.

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