Definition of ILLEGITIMACY

illegitimacy

Meanings

Plural: illegitimacies

Noun

  • the status of being born to parents who were not married
  • unlawfulness by virtue of not being authorized by or in accordance with law
  • The state of being illegitimate.
  • The state of being illegitimate.
  • The state of being born to parents who were not legally married to each other.

Origin / Etymology

From illegitimate + -acy; may also be analyzed as il- + legitimacy.

Synonyms

bar sinister, bastardy

Antonyms

legitimacy

Scrabble Score: 20

illegitimacy is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
illegitimacy is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
illegitimacy is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 24

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