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1paternity
noun pa·ter·ni·ty \pə-ˈtər-nə-tē\
: the state or fact of being the father of a particular child
Full Definition of PATERNITY
1
: the quality or state of being a father
2
: origin or descent from a father
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First Known Use of PATERNITY
1582
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2paternity
adjective
: relating to the time when a father's child is born
: done to prove that a man is the father of a particular child
Full Definition of PATERNITY
1
: granted to a father <paternity leave> <paternity rights>
2
: of or relating to the determination of paternity <a paternity suit>
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First Known Use of PATERNITY
1926
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