ILLEGITIMACY

illegitimacy. 1. Unlawfulness. 2. The status of a person who is born outside a lawful marriage and who is not later legitimated by the parents. — Also termed bastardy. Cf. LEGITIMACY. [Cases: Children Out-of-Wedlock 1.C.J.S. Children Out-of-Wedlock §§ 2–11.]

[Blacks Law 8th]