NOUN | act | bastardy proceeding, paternity suit | a lawsuit filed to determine the father of a child born out of wedlock (and to provide for the support / support of the child once paternity is determined) |
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Meaning | A lawsuit filed to determine the father of a child born out of wedlock (and to provide for the support / support of the child once paternity is determined). | |
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Synonym | paternity suit | |
Category | law, jurisprudence | The collection of rules imposed by authority |
Broader | lawsuit, suit, case, cause, causa | A comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy |
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