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illegitimacy

[/ˌɪlədʒɪtɪməsi/]
nounfemininepl: illegitimacies
ilegitimidade
1. The state or condition of being born to parents not married to each other
In previous centuries, illegitimacy carried severe social stigma.
Em séculos anteriores, a ilegitimidade carregava um estigma social severo.
2. The quality of being unlawful, improper, or not in accordance with established rules or standards
The court questioned the illegitimacy of the government's decision.
O tribunal questionou a ilegitimidade da decisão do governo.
3. Lack of validity or authenticity
The illegitimacy of the document was evident from its poor forgery.
A ilegitimidade do documento era evidente pela sua falsificação grosseira.
Synonyms
bastardyunlawfulnessinvalidityimproprietyillegality
Antonyms
legitimacyvaliditylawfulnessauthenticity

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
ilegitimidade
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
ilegitimidade
Standard usage in European Portuguese
General Brazilian Portuguese
bastardia
Archaic or literary term for illegitimate birth

Related Idioms & Phrases

born on the wrong side of the blanket
a child of shame
question the legitimacy of something
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