Definitions for illegitimate



Overview of noun illegitimate

The noun illegitimate has 1 senses? (no senses from tagged texts)
1. bastard, by-blow, love child, illegitimate child, illegitimate, whoreson

(the illegitimate offspring of unmarried parents)


Overview of adj illegitimate

The adj illegitimate has 2 senses? (first 1 from tagged texts)
1. (1) illegitimate, illicit, outlaw, outlawed, unlawful

(contrary to or forbidden by law; "an illegitimate seizure of power"; "illicit trade"; "an outlaw strike"; "unlawful measures")

2. illegitimate

(of marriages and offspring; not recognized as lawful)

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