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illegitimately
adverb

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Definition of illegitimately:

illegitimately (adverb):
in a manner disapproved or not allowed by custom.

Synonyms for illegitimately:

fraudulentlyillicitlydishonestly

Antonyms for illegitimately:

justlyrightlylegallylegitimatelyrightfully

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