Ingratiation is a psychological technique in which an individual attempts to influence, manipulate or control another by becoming more attractive or likeable to their target. This term was coined by social psychologist Edward E. Jones. This outcome can be achieved by using several methods:
unofficial. Unofficial is the phrase commonly used to describe the Friday prior to St. Patrick's day at The University of Illinois. The holiday began when students realized St. Patrick's Day was falling on spring break and they would not be able to celebrate it.
Definition of 'illegitimate'. illegitimate (ÉªlÉªdÊÉªtÉªmÉt ) A person who is illegitimate was born of parents who were not married to each other. Illegitimate is used to describe activities and institutions that are not in accordance with the law or with accepted standards of what is right. The election was dismissed as illegitimate by the opposition. They represented a ruthless and illegitimate regime that could not remain forever.