illegitimately adv 1: in a manner disapproved or not allowed by custom; "He acted illegitimately when he increased the rent fourfold" [syn: {illegitimately}, {illicitly}] [ant: {lawfully}, {legitimately}, {licitly}] 2: of biological parents not married to each other; "this child was born illegitimately" [syn: {illegitimately}, {out of wedlock}] [ant: {legitimately}]
Illegitimately \Il`le*git"i*mate*ly\, adv. In a illegitimate manner; unlawfully. [1913 Webster]