Definition of illegitimately

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  • illegitimately is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 20
  • illegitimately is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 20
  • illegitimately is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 24

Definition of illegitimately

  • of biological parents not married to each other (adverb)

    Examples

    1. this child was born illegitimately

    Synonyms

    1. out of wedlock
  • in a manner disapproved or not allowed by custom (adverb)

    Examples

    1. He acted illegitimately when he increased the rent fourfold

    Synonyms

    1. illicitly

See definition of illegitimately in Merriam Webster