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illegitimate vs unlawful

unlawful vs illegitimate

illegitimate is a noun but unlawful is not a noun.

illegitimate and unlawful both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
illegitimate Yes Yes No No
unlawful No Yes No No
As adjectives, illegitimate and unlawful are synonyms defined as:
  • illegitimate and unlawful: contrary to or forbidden by law
Other synonyms of illegitimate include illicit, outlaw, outlawed.
illegitimate (noun) unlawful (noun)
the illegitimate offspring of unmarried parents
illegitimate (adjective) unlawful (adjective)
of marriages and offspring; not recognized as lawful contrary to or prohibited by or defiant of law
contrary to or forbidden by law contrary to or forbidden by law
having no legally established claim
not morally right or permissible
not conforming to legality, moral law, or social convention
Difference between illegitimate and unlawful

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