illegitimacy
intermediateB2/ˌɪlɪˈdʒɪtəməsi/ · il-le-git-i-macy
The state of being illegitimate, especially in the context of a child born to parents who are not married.
Meanings
The state of being illegitimate, especially in the context of a child born to parents who are not married.
ایسی حالت جس میں کوئی شخص ناجائز ہو، خاص طور پر اس تناظر میں کہ ایسا بچہ جو دو والدین کی غیر شادی شدہ حالت میں پیدا ہوا ہو۔
ناجائز
na-jaiz
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- illegitimacy of a child
- social illegitimacy
- legal illegitimacy
Example Sentences
The illegitimacy of the child raised questions about inheritance rights.
بچے کی ناجائز حیثیت نے وراثت کے حقوق کے بارے میں سوالات اٹھائے۔
Bachay ki na-jaiz haisiyat ne virasat ke haqooq ke baare mein sawaalat uthaye.
Many societies still stigmatize illegitimacy, leading to discrimination.
بہت سی معاشروں میں اب بھی ناجائز پن کی بدنامی ہوتی ہے، جو کہ امتیاز کا باعث بنتی ہے۔
Bahut si muasharon mein ab bhi na-jaiz pan ki badnami hoti hai, jo ke imtiaaz ka baais banti hai.
Legal reforms aim to reduce the stigma associated with illegitimacy.
قانونی اصلاحات کا مقصد ناجائز پن سے متعلق بدنامی کو کم کرنا ہے۔
Qanooni islaahaat ka maqsad na-jaiz pan se mutaliq badnami ko kam karna hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'illegal' and 'legitimate'; illegitimacy is the absence of legitimacy.
Imagine a child caught in a legal battle over their rights, symbolizing the concept of illegitimacy.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
نہ صرف ناجائز ہے یار کا ہونا، یہ بھی تو ایک آرزو ہے کہ ہو جائے
Na sirf na-jaiz hai yaar ka hona, Yeh bhi to aik arzu hai ke ho jaye
Not only is it illegitimate to be with the beloved, It is also a desire that it may happen.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
ناجائز بچے کی حاجت کو پہچاننا مشکل ہے
na-jaiz bachay ki haajat ko pehchan-na mushkil hai
It is difficult to recognize the needs of an illegitimate child.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "illegitimus" — not legitimate
First known use: 14th century
The word 'illegitimacy' has its roots in the Latin word 'illegitimus,' which means not lawful or not authorized. It has been used in English since the 14th century to describe the state of being born to parents who are not married.