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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资深译员Fang，毕业于美国一流的高级翻译学院，专注翻译各种与主权及机构投资有关的法律文件。