natural child
Law.
an illegitimate child; one born of intercourse between people who are not married to each other.
(especially in Louisiana) a child conceived by people who are not married to each other, who has been lawfully acknowledged by the father.
Origin of natural child
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How to use natural child in a sentence
Nearly all the first Medici had natural children, whose careers were invariably brilliant.
Catherine de' Medici | Honore de BalzacYou must always consider that your children will be called natural children, and have their own way to make.
Night and Morning, Complete | Edward Bulwer-LyttonThese rules apply to natural children when affiliated; those not affiliated require the consent of a specially appointed guardian.
I held my tongue about the natural children, engendered, to the number of three, in the wantonness of his youth.
The Coxon Fund | Henry JamesCome and embrace Himself, and He will set the stamp of natural children upon you.
The Life of James Renwick | Thomas Houston
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