illegitimate
//ɪˌlɪˈdʒɪtɪmət//
Adjective
illegitimateCanonical form
1
Not authorized by law; not in accordance with accepted standards or rules.
The court ruled that the company's use of the trademark was illegitimate.
2
Born of parents who were not married to each other at the time of birth.
In the past, illegitimate children often faced social discrimination.
3
Not sanctioned by custom or logic; illogical or incorrectly deduced.
The scientist pointed out that the conclusion was illegitimate because it was based on flawed reasoning.
Antonym
Noun
1
A person who was born to parents not married to each other.
In the past, illegitimates often faced social discrimination.