HyperDic: illegitimately

English > 2 senses of the word illegitimately:
ADVERBallillegitimately, illicitlyin a manner disapproved or not allowed by custom / custom
allillegitimately, out of wedlockof biological parents not married to each other
English > illegitimately: 2 senses > adverb 1
MeaningIn a manner disapproved or not allowed by custom / custom.
Example"He acted illegitimately when he increased the rent fourfold"
Synonymillicitly
Oppositelegitimately, lawfully, licitlyIn a manner acceptable to common custom / custom
Spanishilegítimamente, ilícitamente
English > illegitimately: 2 senses > adverb 2
MeaningOf biological parents not married to each other.
Example"this child was born illegitimately"
Synonymout of wedlock
OppositelegitimatelyIn a lawfully recognized / recognized manner
Adjectivesillegitimateof marriages and offspring

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