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1. paternity_suit
noun. a lawsuit filed to determine the father of a child born out of wedlock (and to provide for the support of the child once paternity is determined).
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2. paternity
noun. ['pəˈtɝːnɪti'] the state of being a father.
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Etymology
- paternity (English)
- paternitas (Latin)
- -itas (Latin)
3. paternity
noun. ['pəˈtɝːnɪti'] the act of initiating a new idea or theory or writing.
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Etymology
- paternity (English)
- paternitas (Latin)
- -itas (Latin)
4. paternity
noun. ['pəˈtɝːnɪti'] the kinship relation between an offspring and the father.
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Etymology
- paternity (English)
- paternitas (Latin)
- -itas (Latin)
5. suit
noun. ['ˈsuːt'] a set of garments (usually including a jacket and trousers or skirt) for outerwear all of the same fabric and color.
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Etymology
- suit (English)
- sieute (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- siute (Anglo-Norman)
6. suit
verb. ['ˈsuːt'] be agreeable or acceptable to.
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Etymology
- suit (English)
- sieute (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- siute (Anglo-Norman)
7. suit
noun. ['ˈsuːt'] a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy.
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Etymology
- suit (English)
- sieute (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- siute (Anglo-Norman)
8. suit
verb. ['ˈsuːt'] be agreeable or acceptable.
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Etymology
- suit (English)
- sieute (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- siute (Anglo-Norman)