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ILLEGITIMACY

(noun)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Illegitimacy.

Illegitimacy - as a noun

The status of being born to parents who were not married

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bar sinisterbastardy14

Unlawfulness by virtue of not being authorized by or in accordance with law

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
legitimacy18

Example Sentences

"The illegitimacy of his birth led to a lifetime of discrimination."
"The prince struggled with the stigma of illegitimacy in his quest for the throne."
"The candidate's illegitimacy as a leader became apparent through his lack of qualifications."
"Many children faced the harsh reality of illegitimacy in the patriarchal society."
"The illegitimacy of the contract rendered it null and void."
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Word Game Points

Is ILLEGITIMACY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, illegitimacy is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ILLEGITIMACY has a SCRABBLE points total of 20.

Is ILLEGITIMACY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, illegitimacy is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ILLEGITIMACY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 24.

Is ILLEGITIMACY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, illegitimacy is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ILLEGITIMACY has a WORDFEUD points total of 22.

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