noun
- Plural of bastardy; the state or condition of being born outside of marriage; illegitimacy.
- Plural of bastardy; instances or acts of dishonest, dishonorable, or contemptible behavior.
Usage: formal or legal; archaic or historical in modern usage
Usage: informal; derogatory
Examples
- Historical records documented the bastardies of several noble families.
- The legal system once imposed harsh penalties for bastardies.
- He condemned the bastardies committed by the corrupt officials.
- The novel explored themes of bastardies and social shame in Victorian society.
- Such bastardies would not be tolerated in a civilized community.