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Paternity suit   /pətˈərnɪti sut/   Listen
Paternity suit

noun
1.
A lawsuit filed to determine the father of a child born out of wedlock (and to provide for the support of the child once paternity is determined).  Synonym: bastardy proceeding.





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Words linked to "Paternity suit" :   jurisprudence, suit, cause, case, causa, law, lawsuit


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