illegitimately

Definitions of illegitimately
  1. adverb
    in a manner disapproved or not allowed by custom
    “He acted illegitimately when he increased the rent fourfold”
    synonyms: illicitly
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    antonyms:
    legitimately
    in a manner acceptable to common custom
  2. adverb
    of biological parents not married to each other
    synonyms: out of wedlock
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    antonyms:
    legitimately
    in a lawfully recognized manner
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