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Bastardy

Definition:

Bastardy refers to the state or condition of being born out of wedlock.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

1. (Legal) The status of being an illegitimate child, born to parents who are not married to each other.
2. (Obsolete) An offensive term used to insult someone.

Usage:

In popular use, bastardy is often associated with historical contexts and legal implications. In modern usage, it is considered an archaic term.

Examples:

Sense 1:

1. The child's birth certificate clearly stated his bastardy.
2. He had to overcome the challenges that came with his bastardy.

Sense 2:

1. She was deeply hurt by the offensive remark about her bastardy.
2. Using the term bastardy as an insult is no longer socially acceptable.

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