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bastardy

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bas·tard·y  (bstr-d)
n.
1. The condition of being born of unwed parents; illegitimacy.
2. The begetting of a bastard.
bastardism, bastardy
the condition of being a bastard.
See also: Children
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Noun1.bastardy - the status of being born to parents who were not married
bar sinister, illegitimacy
status, position - the relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a society; "he had the status of a minor"; "the novel attained the status of a classic"; "atheists do not enjoy a favorable position in American life"
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But he said that the English idea that compulsory education would reduce bastardy and intemperance was an error--it has not that effect.
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