Illegitimate and Virtuous

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Illegitimate adjective - Contrary to or forbidden by law.

Usage example: an illegitimate use of campaign contributions for personal expenses

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Virtuous is an antonym for illegitimate.

Virtuous adjective - Conforming to a high standard of morality or virtue.

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Illegitimate is an antonym for virtuous.

Nearby Words: virtue, virtuosity, virtuously, virtu

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