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Paternity

Paternity. The general rule is that 'pater vero is est quem nupti' demonstrant' (Dig. Lib. 2, tit. 4, 1.

paternity

paternity 1 : the quality or state of being a father 2 : origin or descent from a father

Paternalism

The theory or practice of paternal government See Paternal government under Paternal

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Paternal

pertaining to a father fatherly showing the disposition of a father guiding or instructing as a father as paternal care

Paternity

The relation of a father to his child fathership fatherhood family headship as the divine paternity

Paternally

Matched in: Term Paternally

Amita

Amita, a paternal aunt; the sister of one's father

Patria potestas

Patria potestas, paternal power, Civ. Law. For the extent of this great power, see Sand. Just.; Maine's Ancient Law. The modes

Inheritance

purchaser, the inheritance shall descend to his nearest lineal ancestor. (6) That the father and all the male paternal ances-tors of the purchaser, and their descendants, shall be admitted before any of the female paternal ancestors, or

filiation

parent and esp. a father and child that creates rights and obligations [used to help prove in a paternity suit "LeBlanc v. LeBlanc, 427 So. 2d 1361 (1986)"] see also legitimate filiation compare acknowledgment, paternity NOTE: The

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