illegitimate

• 形容不符合法律或规定的；也指不合乎公认标准或规则的。

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.

   非法的

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

   同义词bannedcriminalforbiddenillegallawlessoutlawedprohibitedunlawful

   反义词lawfullegallegitimate

2. Born out of wedlockB2formallegal

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

   非婚生

   • 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.

   同义词basebornbastardmisbegottennaturalspurious

   反义词legitimate

• 指出生于父母未合法结婚的人；也泛指不合法的、非婚生的。

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.

   非婚生子女

   • 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.

   同义词bastardlove child

   反义词legitimate