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English adverb: illegitimately

1. illegitimately in a manner disapproved or not allowed by custom


SamplesHe acted illegitimately when he increased the rent fourfold.


Synonymsillicitly


Antonymslawfully, legitimately, licitly

2. illegitimately of biological parents not married to each other


SamplesThis child was born illegitimately.


Synonymsout of wedlock


Antonymslegitimately









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