illegitimate

• Descreve aquilo que não é permitido por lei ou que não está de acordo com normas, regras ou padrões aceitos. Pode indicar algo sem validade legal ou sem reconhecimento legítimo.

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.

   Ilegítimo

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

   Sinônimosbannedcriminalforbiddenillegallawlessoutlawedprohibitedunlawful

   Antônimoslawfullegallegitimate

2. Born out of wedlockB2formallegal

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

   Ilegítimo

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbasebornbastardmisbegottennaturalspurious

   Antônimoslegitimate

• Substantivo que designa uma pessoa nascida de pais que não são casados entre si legalmente; também pode se referir a algo considerado ilegítimo, ilegal ou fora das normas.

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.

   Filho ilegítimo

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbastardlove child

   Antônimoslegitimate