also: てきしゅつ
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
legitimate birth; born in wedlock
Legal and formal term for a child born to married parents. Often used in the phrase 嫡出子 (ちゃくしゅつし) meaning 'legitimate child'.
The legal distinction between legitimate and illegitimate children has been reviewed in recent years.
As a child of legitimate birth, he succeeded to the family headship.
The child was registered with the authorities as legitimate.