illegitimately

Example Sentences

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A federal investigation found that the actual percentage of those receiving aid illegitimately in Nevada was 3.8%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Second, by treating overtime pay differently than other dollars earned, the law encourages workers to manipulate their hours worked — both legitimately and illegitimately.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

He was advised to go to the ticket office, where Brighton staff then informed him that his ticket had been purchased illegitimately.

From BBC • Sep. 23, 2025

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

From Salon • Feb. 2, 2024

If the child’s desires and needs can be satisfied in legitimate ways, then he will not have to satisfy them illegitimately.

From The Science of Human Nature A Psychology for Beginners by Pyle, William Henry