ilehitimo
ilehítimo with stress marks
illegitimate
Usage Note
Ilehitimo comes from Spanish 'ilegítimo' and carries two main senses: legally or officially unrecognized, such as an illegitimate claim to power; and born to parents not legally married, a designation that historically carried social stigma in Catholic Philippine society. Legal reforms have reduced the formal weight of the second sense.
Examples
" Ilehitimo ang kontratang iyon. "
Natural Translation
That contract is illegitimate.
Literal Translation
Illegitimate the contract that.
" Ang kanyang paghahari ay itinuturing na ilehitimo. "
Natural Translation
His/Her rule is considered illegitimate.
Literal Translation
The his/her rule is considered illegitimate.
" Maraming naniniwala na ilehitimo ang halalan dahil sa mga ulat ng pandaraya at pananakot sa mga botante. "
Natural Translation
Many believe the election was illegitimate because of reports of fraud and intimidation of voters.
Literal Translation
Many believe that illegitimate the election because-of the reports of fraud and intimidation of voters.
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