illegitimate (C1)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˌɪlɪˈdʒɪtɪmət/
Definition
Not authorized by law or by accepted rules; not in accordance with the law or with accepted standards or rules.
Examples
The court declared the contract illegitimate because it was signed under duress.
His claim to the throne was considered illegitimate by many nobles due to his birth.
The government condemned the rebel group's actions as an illegitimate use of force.
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