illegitimately

Example Sentences

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The FTC says drugmakers illegitimately use the patents to prevent competitors from offering cheaper generic alternatives.

From Salon • Feb. 2, 2024

The city’s latest move took activists by surprise and further outraged organizers, who have accused officials of trying to illegitimately push through the construction of the project in an urban forest.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 11, 2023

The stories about him were so accurate he was "incredibly suspicious" they had been sourced illegitimately, especially by phone hacking.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2023

The OAS said Monday that Nicaragua had "illegitimately occupied" its office and called member states to a meeting in response.

From Reuters • Apr. 27, 2022

As for these stories about Lord Polperro, it might turn out that Clover was illegitimately related to the noble family—no subject for boasting, though possibly an explanation of his strange life.

From The Town Traveller by Gissing, George