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In an unacceptable way
Answer for the clue "In an unacceptable way ", 14 letters:
illegitimately
Word definitions for illegitimately in dictionaries
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Illegitimately \Il`le*git"i*mate*ly\, adv. In a illegitimate manner; unlawfully.
WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
adv. in a manner disapproved or not allowed by custom; "He acted illegitimately when he increased the rent fourfold" [syn: illicitly ] [ant: legitimately , legitimately ] of biological parents not married to each other; "this child was born illegitimately" ...
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
adv. In an illegitimate manner.
Usage examples of illegitimately.
The dilemma was resolved ingeniously: Cardinal Wolsey sent a personal emissary, young Hugh Latimer, related to the Steeds and godfather of Devon’s son Latimer, all the way to Bishop’s Nympton with an argument that could not be refuted: “Cousin Steed, are you not aware that our king has already fathered no less than six sons, illegitimately of course, but sons nevertheless.