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Definition paternity in British English

paternity noun

[uncountable] noun
/pəˈtɜː(r)nəti/
1

the fact of being the father of a child

Example

The boxer finally acknowledged paternity of the child following a bitter court case.

Synonyms and related words
birth father birth mother birth parent
Definition paternity in British English