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illegitimately

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illegitimately in WordNet English dictionary

adverb
  1. of biological parents not married to each other
    "this child was born illegitimately"
    illegitimately  out of wedlock  illegitimately  out of wedlock 
  2. in a manner disapproved or not allowed by custom
    "He acted illegitimately when he increased the rent fourfold"
    illegitimately  illicitly  illegitimately  illicitly 
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