| ADVERB | all | illegitimately, illicitly | in a manner disapproved or not allowed by custom / custom |
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| all | illegitimately, out of wedlock | of biological parents not married to each other |
| Meaning | In a manner disapproved or not allowed by custom / custom. | |
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| Example | "He acted illegitimately when he increased the rent fourfold" | |
| Synonym | illicitly | |
| Opposite | legitimately, lawfully, licitly | In a manner acceptable to common custom / custom |
| Spanish | ilegítimamente, ilícitamente | |
| Meaning | Of biological parents not married to each other. | |
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| Example | "this child was born illegitimately" | |
| Synonym | out of wedlock | |
| Opposite | legitimately | In a lawfully recognized / recognized manner |
| Adjectives | illegitimate | of marriages and offspring |
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