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illegitimately - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'illegitimately' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Illegitimately [ adv.]
- In a illegitimate manner; unlawfully.

Meaning of 'illegitimately' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . illegitimately [ r]
Meaning (1):
- in a manner disapproved or not allowed by custom
Example in sentence:
  • He acted illegitimately when he increased the rent fourfold
Meaning (2):
- of biological parents not married to each other
Example in sentence:
  • this child was born illegitimately

Nearby Words:

ill ill-boding ill-bred ill-favored ill-judged ill-lived ill-looking ill-mannered ill-minded ill-natured

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