Bastardy and Legitimacy

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Bastardy noun - The state or fact of being born out of wedlock.

Usage example: acutely conscious of his bastardy, he always felt the need to prove himself

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Legitimacy is an antonym for bastardy.

Nearby Words: bastard, bastardize, bastardizing

Legitimacy noun - The quality or state of being legal.

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Bastardy is an antonym for legitimacy.

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