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illegitimately
adverb
Of biological parents not married to each other
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adverb
Of biological parents not married to each other
“This child was born illegitimately”
adverb
In a manner disapproved or not allowed by custom
“He acted illegitimately when he increased the rent fourfold”
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This child was born illegitimately
He acted illegitimately when he increased the rent fourfold
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