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Illegitimate

/ˌɪl.ɪˈdʒɪt.ə.mət/adjective / noun
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Illegitimate describes something that is not authorized, genuine, or conforming to established rules, often carrying implications of irregularity or invalidity in legal, social, or moral spheres. In contemporary contexts, it can also critique ideas or actions that challenge norms, reflecting how societal standards evolve and sometimes unfairly stigmatize non-conformity.

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