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illegitimacy (n.)

1670s; see illegitimate + -acy.

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Definitions of illegitimacy from WordNet

illegitimacy (n.)
the status of being born to parents who were not married;
Synonyms: bastardy / bar sinister
illegitimacy (n.)
unlawfulness by virtue of not being authorized by or in accordance with law;
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Dictionary entries near illegitimacy

ill-bred

illegal

illegality

illegally

illegible

illegitimacy

illegitimate

ill-fated

ill-favored

ill-gotten

illiberal

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