Dictionary Definition
illegitimately adv
1 in a manner disapproved or not allowed by
custom; "He acted illegitimately when he increased the rent
fourfold" [syn: illicitly] [ant: legitimately, legitimately]
2 of biological parents not married to each
other; "this child was born illegitimately" [syn: out of
wedlock] [ant: legitimately]
User Contributed Dictionary
English
Adverb
- In an illegitimate manner.