bastardism

Noun

uncountable

The condition of being born out of wedlock; bastardy.

Japanese Meaning

非嫡出状態（婚姻外生）

Though the village gossips whispered about his bastardism, his character and deeds earned him respect.

村の噂好きたちは彼が婚外子であることをささやいたが、彼の人柄と行いは尊敬を集めた。

Sense（1）

The condition of being born out of wedlock; bastardy.