paternity
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.1pa·ter·ni·ty
noun \pə-ˈtər-nə-tē\Definition of PATERNITY
1
: the quality or state of being a father
2
: origin or descent from a father
See First Known Use of PATERNITY
1582
Rhymes with PATERNITY
2paternity
adjectiveDefinition of PATERNITY
1
: granted to a father <paternity leave> <paternity rights>
2
: of or relating to the determination of paternity <a paternity suit>
First Known Use of PATERNITY
1926
Rhymes with PATERNITY
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