illegitimacy
/ˌɪlɪˈdʒɪtəməsi/
noun
- The state of being born to parents who are not married to each other.
- Her illegitimacy was never an issue in their loving family.
- The law was changed to remove any legal disadvantages tied to illegitimacy.
- In the past, children faced social stigma because of their illegitimacy.
- The quality of being not allowed by rules, laws, or accepted standards.
- The court ruled on the illegitimacy of the contract due to fraud.
- Many citizens questioned the illegitimacy of the election results.
- The illegitimacy of the claim was obvious to everyone.
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