illegitimate

illegitimate, adj.

1. (Of a child) born out of lawful wedlock and never having been legitimated (illegitimate son). • A child conceived while the mother is married but born after she is divorced or widowed is considered legitimate. [Cases: Children Out-of-Wedlock

1. C.J.S. Children Out-of-Wedlock §§ 2–11.]

2. Against the law; unlawful (illegitimate contract for the sale of contraband).

3. Improper (illegitimate conduct).

4. Incorrectly inferred ( illegitimate conclusion).

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译者Natalie，在一家西班牙律师事务所的北京办公室担任全职法律翻译，擅长翻译涉及医疗健康领域的法律文件。