Meaning
illegitimate, unlawful
- not authorized by law or rules; unlawful, illicit
- unjustified, unwarranted (demands, actions)
In a sentence
Il giudice ha dichiarato del tutto illegittimo il provvedimento preso.
The judge declared the measure taken entirely unlawful.
È illegittimo licenziare un dipendente senza una valida motivazione?
Is it unlawful to dismiss an employee without a valid reason?
Quella clausola contrattuale non è valida perché illegittima.
That contractual clause is not valid because it is unlawful.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| illegittimo | masculine · singular |
| illegittima | feminine · singular |
| illegittimi | masculine · plural |
| illegittime | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often used in legal or administrative contexts meaning 'unlawful' or 'void'.
- Opposite of 'legittimo'.