paternity

paternity

Source: BBC ON-LINE NEWS, Peron DNA in Paternity Case,Saturday,14 oct.

Definition: [U] the fact of being the father of a child

Eg: He refused to admit paternity of the child.

paternity suit/ paternity suit: a court case that is intended to prove sho a child's father is, esp so that he can be ordered to give the child financial support

Mnemonic: "pa"-father