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ILLEGITIMATION

\ɪləd͡ʒˌɪtɪmˈe͡ɪʃən], \ɪləd‍ʒˌɪtɪmˈe‍ɪʃən], \ɪ_l_ə_dʒ_ˌɪ_t_ɪ_m_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_n]\

Definitions of ILLEGITIMATION

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language
1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language

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State of not being born in wedlock; want of genuineness.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

n. Act of illegitimating;â€”state of being illegitimate; illegitimacy.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

The state of one not begotten in wedlock.

1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language
By Thomas Sheridan

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