illegit

[ il-i-jit ]

adjective

, Informal.

1. dishonest or unprincipled.

Word History and Origins

Origin of illegit¹

First recorded in 1910–15; by shortening from illegitimate

Example Sentences

"We won't accept an illegit govt. The Venezuelan ppl & democracy will prevail."

From Time

We won't accept an illegit govt.

From The Guardian

On Twitter, Nikki Haley, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, wrote: “Maduro’s sham election is another step toward dictatorship. We won’t accept an illegit govt. The Venezuelan ppl & democracy will prevail.”

From Washington Post

Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley tweeted "Maduro's sham election is another step toward dictatorship. We won't accept an illegit govt."

From Time

To begin with, the shenanigans some greedy CEOs are determined to hide isn't something any investor can control, or blame themselves for missing once the illegit hits the fan.

From US News