What is the meaning of illegitimate?

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noun

The illegitimate offspring of unmarried parents.
- synonyms: bastard, by-blow, love child, illegitimate child, whoreson

adjective

Contrary to or forbidden by law.
- usage: "an illegitimate seizure of power"; "illicit trade"; "an outlaw strike"; "unlawful measures"
- synonyms: illicit, outlaw, outlawed, unlawful
Of marriages and offspring; not recognized as lawful. .

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