illegitimate
/ˌɪlɪˈdʒɪtɪmət/
noun
- A person born to parents who are not married to each other.
- The old law denied certain rights to illegitimates.
- In the story, the illegitimate is eventually accepted by the family.
- Historically, illegitimates were often excluded from inheritance.
adjective
- Not allowed by rules or laws; illegal or improper.
- They were accused of using illegitimate methods to win the election.
- The court ruled that the contract was illegitimate because it was signed under pressure.
- The company was shut down for engaging in illegitimate business practices.
- Born to parents who are not married to each other.
- The novel tells the story of an illegitimate son seeking his father's approval.
- In the past, illegitimate children often faced social stigma.
- The king had several illegitimate children who were not recognized as heirs.
- Not valid or logical; not based on correct reasoning.
- His argument relies on an illegitimate assumption about human nature.
- The scientist argued that the conclusion was illegitimate because the data was flawed.
- Drawing that conclusion from such weak evidence is an illegitimate leap.
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