illegitimacy Synonyms
illegitimacy Meaning
illegitimacy (n)
the status of being born to parents who were not married
unlawfulness by virtue of not being authorized by or in accordance with law
illegitimacy (n.)
The state of being illegitimate.
illegitimacy Sentence Examples
- The illegitimacy of the child raised questions about its legal status.
- The alleged illegitimacy scandal rocked the royal family.
- The stigma surrounding children born out of wedlock has been gradually diminishing, reducing the perception of illegitimacy.
- The government passed a law to legitimize children born out of wedlock, addressing societal biases.
- The concept of illegitimacy is often rooted in social conventions rather than biological realities.
- The Supreme Court ruling struck down laws that discriminated against children based on illegitimacy.
- Some religions still uphold the belief that children born out of wedlock are inherently illegitimate.
- Modern society has increasingly recognized the legal rights of children regardless of their illegitimacy status.
- The illegitimacy of her birth prevented her from inheriting her father's wealth.
- The debate over the rights of illegitimate children highlights the complexities of family law and social norms.
FAQs About the word illegitimacy
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The illegitimacy of the child raised questions about its legal status.
The alleged illegitimacy scandal rocked the royal family.
The stigma surrounding children born out of wedlock has been gradually diminishing, reducing the perception of illegitimacy.
The government passed a law to legitimize children born out of wedlock, addressing societal biases.
