paternity (Meaning)
paternity (n)
the state of being a father
the kinship relation between an offspring and the father
the act of initiating a new idea or theory or writing
paternity (n.)
The relation of a father to his child; fathership; fatherhood; family headship; as, the divine paternity.
Derivation or descent from a father; male parentage; as, the paternity of a child.
Origin; authorship.
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paternity Sentence Examples
- The question of paternity hung over the family like a dark cloud.
- A DNA test conclusively established the man's paternity of the child.
- The alleged father contested the paternity claim, demanding scientific proof.
- The mother sought legal action to determine the paternity of her unborn child.
- The birth certificate listed the presumed father, but the true paternity remained uncertain.
- Social stigma often surrounded the issue of paternity, especially for unwed mothers.
- In some cultures, paternity played a pivotal role in inheritance and social standing.
- The biological father had no legal paternity rights until he established his relationship with the child.
- A father's paternity can have both physical and emotional implications for the child.
- The legal recognition of paternity ensured the child's access to financial support and other benefits.
FAQs About the word paternity
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The question of paternity hung over the family like a dark cloud.
A DNA test conclusively established the man's paternity of the child.
The alleged father contested the paternity claim, demanding scientific proof.
The mother sought legal action to determine the paternity of her unborn child.
