illegitimacy
noun
- status of a child born outside of a legal marriage
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Pronunciation: /ɪlɪˈd͡ʒɪtɪməsi/ / [ɪlɨˈd͡ʒɪɾɨməsi]
noun
Etymology: From illegitimate + -cy; may also be analyzed as il- + legitimacy.
- The state of being illegitimate.
- The state of being illegitimate.