The state of birth outside of wedlock. It may refer to the offspring or the parents.
State of being legitimate or according to law: lawfulness of birth: genuineness: regular deduction.
Condition of having been born in wedlock.
Being born in wedlock. [Lat.]
n. Accordance with law;— lawfulness of birth;— genuineness or reality;— logical sequence or validity;— the accordance of an action or measure with established law.