What is another word for child born without benefit of clergy?
Pronunciation: [t͡ʃˈa͡ɪld bˈɔːn wɪðˌa͡ʊt bˈɛnɪfˌɪt ɒv klˈɜːd͡ʒi] (IPA) 
The term "child born without benefit of clergy" was a legal term used in historical times to describe a child born out of wedlock or without the blessing of the church. Nowadays, this term is considered outdated and offensive. There are various alternative words and phrases that are more appropriate to use. These include words such as illegitimate, born out of wedlock, non-marital child, or simply the term "child of unmarried parents". It's important to consider the feelings and wellbeing of individuals who may have personal experiences with this subject and to use respectful language.
