illegitimate

[ˌɪlɪˈdʒɪtəmət]

illegitimate Definition

  • 1not authorized by the law; not in accordance with accepted standards or rules
  • 2born of parents who are not married to each other

Using illegitimate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "illegitimate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The company was accused of making illegitimate claims about their product.

  • Example

    He was an illegitimate child and faced discrimination from his family.

  • Example

    The government's actions were deemed illegitimate by the opposition party.

illegitimate Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for illegitimate

Phrases with illegitimate

  • a child born to unmarried parents

    Example

    She was an illegitimate child, but her mother loved her all the same.

  • illegitimate business

    a business that operates outside the law or without proper authorization

    Example

    The police raided the warehouse and found evidence of an illegitimate business operation.

  • methods or ways of doing something that are not legal or acceptable

    Example

    Using violence to achieve political goals is considered an illegitimate means.

Origins of illegitimate

from Latin 'illegitimatus', meaning 'not legitimate'

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Summary: illegitimate in Brief

The term 'illegitimate' [ˌɪlɪˈdʒɪtəmət] refers to something that is not authorized by law or accepted standards. It can also describe a person born to unmarried parents. Examples include 'The company was accused of making illegitimate claims about their product' and 'He was an illegitimate child and faced discrimination from his family.' Phrases like 'illegitimate business' and 'illegitimate means' denote illegal or unacceptable methods.