illegitimate in German
illegitimate in German is unrechtmäßig, illegitim — illegitimate means not legally or officially sanctioned; not proper or authorised.
illegitimate in German
unrechtmäßig
Not in accordance with the law.
illegitim
Not in accordance with the law.
What does "illegitimate" mean?
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adjective Not legally or officially sanctioned; not proper or authorised.
"The opposition called the election result illegitimate."
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adjective Dated: born to parents who were not married to each other.
"In earlier centuries, an illegitimate child could be denied inheritance rights."
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illegitimate in a sentence
- The opposition called the election result illegitimate.
- They questioned the illegitimate use of company funds.
- In earlier centuries, an illegitimate child could be denied inheritance rights.
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What is "illegitimate" in German?
"illegitimate" in German is unrechtmäßig, illegitim. illegitimate means: Not legally or officially sanctioned; not proper or authorised.
How do you use "illegitimate" in a sentence?
Example: "The opposition called the election result illegitimate." In German, "illegitimate" is unrechtmäßig, illegitim.
Are there other ways to say "illegitimate" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "illegitimate": unrechtmäßig, illegitim.
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