Illegitimately \Il`le*git"i*mate*ly\, adv. In a illegitimate manner; unlawfully.
illegitimately adv 1: in a manner disapproved or not allowed by custom; "He acted illegitimately when he increased the rent fourfold" [syn: {illicitly}] [ant: {legitimately}, {legitimately}] 2: of biological parents not married to each other; "this child was born illegitimately" [syn: {out of wedlock}] [ant: {legitimately}]