Definitions
contrary to or forbidden by law
Word origin
First attested in 1536, from Latin illēgitimus, most likely an adapted borrowing of Middle French illegitime, equivalent to il- + legitimate, see -ate (etymology 1, 2 and 3).
Used in a sentence
“[…] it may be impossible to convince them that the illegitimate power which they obtain, by degrading themselves, is a curse […]”
“The so-called interstellar space […] has not the properties of ordinary space. It will not conduct sound, nor can a human being move through it. It is therefore illegitimate to measure it in miles.”
“[…] if things went on at this rate it would be doubtful soon whether ever again he would be able to win another election by methods legitimate or illegitimate.”
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Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Not lawful”12 letters
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