illegitimacy

Definition of "illegitimacy"
  1. The condition of being born of parents who are not legally married to each other
How to use "illegitimacy" in a sentence
  1. Due to the status of illegitimacy, her claims to the property were rejected.
  2. He faced social stigma because of his illegitimacy.
  3. The law was updated to protect the rights of those with illegitimacy.
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