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illegitimate in German

illegitimate in German is unrechtmäßig, illegitim — illegitimate means not legally or officially sanctioned; not proper or authorised.

illegitimate in German

unrechtmäßig
adj
Not in accordance with the law.
illegitim
adj
Not in accordance with the law.

What does "illegitimate" mean?

  1. adjective Not legally or officially sanctioned; not proper or authorised.
    "The opposition called the election result illegitimate."
  2. 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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