Illegitimately and Lawfully

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Illegitimately adverb - In a manner disapproved or not allowed by custom.

Usage example: He acted illegitimately when he increased the rent fourfold

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Lawfully is an antonym for illegitimately in illegally topic.

Nearby Words: illegitimate, illegitimacy

Lawfully adverb - In a manner acceptable to common custom.

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Illegitimately is an antonym for lawfully.

Nearby Words: law, lawful, lawfulness

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