Translation of Italian word "illegittimo" to English
illegittimo
/il.leˈdʒit.ti.mo/
How to use
The Italian adjective 'illegittimo' expresses 'illegitimate, unlawful' (Illegitimate, unlawful). It agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies (e.g. taking endings -o/-a/-i/-e or -e/-i). In practice, illegitimate, unlawful, unjustified.
🇬🇧 English
illegitimate, unlawful
Example
Il licenziamento senza giusta causa è stato dichiarato illegittimo.
Dismissal without just cause was declared unlawful.
Si tratta di un guadagno illegittimo ottenuto con la truffa.
It is an unlawful gain obtained through scam.
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Common phrases
- atto illegittimo— illegitimate act
- Si tratta di un guadagno illegittimo ottenuto con la truffa.— It is an unlawful gain obtained through scam.
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What does the Italian word "illegittimo" mean?▼
The Italian word "illegittimo" means "illegitimate, unlawful" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Il licenziamento senza giusta causa è stato dichiarato illegittimo." (which translates as "Dismissal without just cause was declared unlawful.").
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