Bastardy (Noun)
Meaning
The status of being born to parents who were not married.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The child's illegitimacy was a source of shame for the family, a constant reminder of the bastardy that had brought them together.
- In medieval times, bastardy was often seen as a moral failing, and children born out of wedlock were frequently ostracized by society.
- The laws of the land made it difficult for children born in bastardy to inherit property or titles, leaving them at a significant disadvantage.
- Despite the stigma surrounding bastardy, many children born to unmarried parents went on to lead successful and fulfilling lives.
- The concept of bastardy has evolved over time, and in modern society, the term is often seen as outdated and pejorative.