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illegitimately

DEFINITIONS OF: illegitimately

1

adv in a manner disapproved or not allowed by custom

“He acted illegitimately when he increased the rent fourfold”
Synonyms:
illicitly
Antonyms:
lawfully, legitimately, licitly
in a manner acceptable to common custom

adv of biological parents not married to each other

“this child was born illegitimately”
Synonyms:
out of wedlock
Antonyms:
legitimately
in a lawfully recognized manner
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