Definitions for paternity

Definitions for (noun) paternity

Main entry: paternity, authorship

Definition: the act of initiating a new idea or theory or writing

Usage: the authorship of the theory is disputed


Main entry: paternity, fatherhood

Definition: the kinship relation between an offspring and the father


Main entry: paternity

Definition: the state of being a father

Usage: tests were conducted to determine paternity


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