1. Unlawfulness.
2. The status of a person who is born outside a lawful marriage and who is not later legitimated by the parents. — Also termed bastardy. Cf. LEGITIMACY. [Cases: Children Out-of-Wedlock
1. C.J.S. Children Out-of-Wedlock §§ 2–11.]
1. Unlawfulness.
2. The status of a person who is born outside a lawful marriage and who is not later legitimated by the parents. — Also termed bastardy. Cf. LEGITIMACY. [Cases: Children Out-of-Wedlock
1. C.J.S. Children Out-of-Wedlock §§ 2–11.]