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illegitimate

adjective

/ˌɪlɪˈdʒɪtɪmət/

Meaning

Not authorized by law, rules, or standards; not recognized as valid.

The court ruled the contract to be illegitimate.

invalid, unlawful, improper, false, unrecognized

legitimate, valid, lawful

illegitimate child, illegitimate claim, illegitimate ruler, illegitimate contract

Made or having variety in form, nature, or content.

Not correct, precise, or exact; containing errors.

extremely unpleasant or repulsive

able to be controlled or dealt with; feasible

free from disturbance; calm and tranquil

slanting; diagonal; indirect or evasive