Bastardy: meaning, definitions and examples
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bastardy
[ หbรฆstษrdi ]
social status
Bastardy refers to the status of being born to parents who are not married to each other, and it often carries a stigma of illegitimacy. Historically, individuals labeled as bastards faced various forms of discrimination and were often denied certain rights and inheritances. In many societies, this label could have profound social and legal implications, affecting one's standing in the community and family. The term has seen varied usage over time, evolving from a strict legal classification to a more colloquial reference to illegitimate birth.
Synonyms
illegitimacy, illegitimate birth, outsider.
Examples of usage
- He was raised in a society where bastardy was frowned upon.
- Bastardy often impacted inheritance laws in the past.
- Legally, bastardy cases could determine paternity and child support.
Translations
Translations of the word "bastardy" in other languages:
๐ต๐น bastardo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเคพเคธเฅเคเคฐเฅเคก
๐ฉ๐ช Bastard
๐ฎ๐ฉ bastard
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑะฐััะฐัะด
๐ต๐ฑ bastard
๐ฏ๐ต ใในใฟใผใ
๐ซ๐ท bรขtard
๐ช๐ธ bastardo
๐น๐ท bastard
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฐ์คํ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงุจู ุฒูุง
๐จ๐ฟ bastard
๐ธ๐ฐ bastard
๐จ๐ณ ็ง็ๅญ
๐ธ๐ฎ bastard
๐ฎ๐ธ bastard
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะฐััะฐัะด
๐ฌ๐ช แแแกแขแแ แแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ bastard
๐ฒ๐ฝ bastardo
Etymology
The term 'bastardy' originates from the Old French word 'bastard', which itself derives from the late Latin 'bastardus'. The etymology is often linked to the Latin 'bastum', meaning 'a young man', although its exact lineage remains somewhat unclear. The term has been in use since the Middle Ages, reflecting societal attitudes towards illegitimate children. Historically, bastards were often viewed unfavorably and faced significant legal and social disadvantages. In medieval times, legitimate birth was crucial for inheritance of titles and property, and being labeled as a bastard often meant exclusion from these rights. Over time, while the legal implications have loosened in many cultures, the social stigma associated with bastardy has lingered.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #28,889, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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