Dictionary Check: illegitimate

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"illegitimate" is a valid word!

Scrabble 15 points
Words with Friends 19 points

Definition

adjective

contrary to or forbidden by law

Example: "an illegitimate seizure of power"
Synonyms:
illicit outlaw outlawed unlawful
adjective

of marriages and offspring; not recognized as lawful

Antonyms:
legitimate
noun

the illegitimate offspring of unmarried parents

Synonyms:
bastard by-blow love child illegitimate child whoreson

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