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Definition illegitimate in American English

illegitimate adjective

adjective
/ˌɪləˈdʒɪtɪmət/
1

born to parents who are not married to each other

Example

an illegitimate child

2

not allowed by the rules or laws

Example

an illegitimate criminal regime

Definition illegitimate in American English