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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

brave; fearless; showing courage in the face of danger

regarded as holy or greatly respected

deserving blame or responsibility for a wrongdoing

Causing a marked change in someone or something.

In a state of intellectual or moral ignorance; overtaken by darkness.

Relating to industry, factories, or manufacturing.