illegitimately Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adverb in a manner disapproved or not allowed by custom
    illicitly.
    • He acted illegitimately when he increased the rent fourfold
  2. adverb of biological parents not married to each other
    out of wedlock.
    • this child was born illegitimately

WordNet


Il`le*git"i*mate*ly adverb
Definitions
  1. In a illegitimate manner; unlawfully.

Webster 1913