illegitimate

• Qualifie ce qui n'est pas autorisé par la loi, ou ce qui n'est pas conforme aux normes ou règles établies ; peut aussi désigner un enfant né hors mariage.

Describes something that is not authorized by the law; not in accordance with accepted standards or rules.

1. Unlawful or illegalB2formallegal

   Not allowed by the rules or laws; contrary to what is legally permitted.

   Illicite, illégal

   • The court ruled the contract illegitimate due to fraud.
   • They were involved in illegitimate business practices.
   • The government cracked down on illegitimate financial transactions.

   Synonymesbannedcriminalforbiddenillegallawlessoutlawedprohibitedunlawful

   Antonymeslawfullegallegitimate

2. Born out of wedlockB2formallegal

   Refers to a child whose parents were not married at the time of birth, historically considered not legally recognized.

   né hors mariage

   • In the past, illegitimate children had fewer legal rights.
   • The novel tells the story of an illegitimate heir to a fortune.
   • He was born illegitimate but later adopted by a noble family.

   Synonymesbasebornbastardmisbegottennaturalspurious

   Antonymeslegitimate

• Nom désignant une personne née de parents qui ne sont pas légalement mariés entre eux, ou, en général, une personne ou une chose considérée comme non légitime ou non conforme à la règle.

A noun referring to a person born to parents who are not legally married to each other.

1. Child born to unmarried parentsC1formal

   A person whose parents were not married at the time of their birth.

   enfant naturel

   • In some historical societies, illegitimates were denied certain rights.
   • The novel tells the story of an illegitimate seeking his place in the world.
   • The law was changed to protect the rights of illegitimates.

   Synonymesbastardlove child

   Antonymeslegitimate