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illegitimate

il·le·gi·timate

UK/ɪlɪˈd͡ʒɪtɪmeɪt/ US/ɪlɨˈd͡ʒɪɾəmeɪt/ uncommon dated
adjective (2) noun (1)

adjective

1.

contrary to or forbidden by law

  • “an illegitimate seizure of power”
  • “illicit trade”
  • “an outlaw strike”
  • “unlawful measures”
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noun

1.

Origin

First attested in 1536, from Latin illēgitimus, most likely an adapted borrowing of Middle French illegitime, equivalent to il- + legitimate, see -ate (etymology 1, 2 and 3).

Phrases

  • illegitimate theater
  • illegitimate theatre

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