illegitimacy

Definitions

The state or fact of being born to parents who are not married to each other.

The state of being contrary to or forbidden by law, rules, or logic.

The quality of lacking authenticity or official validity.

Examples

The scandal surrounding his birth cast a shadow of illegitimacy over his claim to the throne.

The court ruled that the contract was void due to the illegitimacy of the signatures provided.

Many historians have debated the illegitimacy of the regime that seized power during the revolution.

Synonyms

invalidity unlawfulness illegality impropriety spuriousness irregularity bastardy

Antonyms

legitimacy lawfulness validity legality propriety correctness authenticity