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Paternity
Paternity (/pəˈtɜːrnɪti/) refers to the state or quality of being a father. The term is derived from the Latin word 'pater' meaning 'father'.
Etymology
The term 'Paternity' is derived from the Latin word 'pater' which means 'father'. It was first used in the English language in the late 15th century.
Related Terms
- Maternity: The state or quality of being a mother.
- Paternity Test: A genetic test that determines whether a man could be the biological father of a child.
- Paternity Leave: A period of time that a father is legally allowed to be away from his job so that he can spend time with his newborn child.
- Paternity Court: A legal court that deals with disputes related to paternity, such as determining the biological father of a child or settling child support issues.
- Paternity Fraud: A type of fraud where a man is falsely identified as the biological father of a child.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Paternity
- Wikipedia's article - Paternity
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