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Nonlegitimate

Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective

Meaning

Not legitimate; illegitimate, invalid..

Example Sentences

In fact, in some states, according to one lawyer I consulted, it is a tort — a civil offense — if someone “intentionally destroys your chance of getting a job for nonlegitimate reasons” (“legitimate” presumably having little reference to romance and its stings).

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What does nonlegitimate mean?

Nonlegitimate means Not legitimate; illegitimate, invalid..

What is a synonym for nonlegitimate?

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What is the opposite of nonlegitimate?

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How do you use nonlegitimate in a sentence?

In fact, in some states, according to one lawyer I consulted, it is a tort — a civil offense — if someone “intentionally destroys your chance of getting a job for nonlegitimate reasons” (“legitimate” presumably having little reference to romance and its stings).

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