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illegitimate

/ˌɪlɪˈdʒɪtəmɪt/

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1 · adjective

not allowed by law or accepted rules

非法的；不正当的

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The court ruled that the fee was an illegitimate charge.

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法院裁定这笔费用属于不正当收费。

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