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Definition of: illegitimate
(il′i·jit′ə·mit) adjective
1. Not legitimate; contrary to law.
2. Born out of wedlock.
3. Illogical; unsound.
4. Contrary to good usage; irregular. [<L illegitimus <in- not + legitimus. See LEGITIMATE.]
—il′le·giti·ma′tion noun
—il′le·git′i·mate·ly adverb
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