Pronunciation: /pəˈtɝnəti/
noun the state of being a father; fatherhood
A1 Paternity tests can determine who the father of a child is.
A2 He was unsure about his paternity until a DNA test confirmed he was the father.
B1 The man filed for paternity leave so he could spend time with his newborn baby.
B2 The court ordered a paternity test to establish legal fatherhood.
C1 The issue of paternity fraud has become a topic of debate in legal circles.
C2 The celebrity's paternity was questioned, leading to a high-profile court case.
verb not applicable
A1 He paternities his son by spending quality time with him.
A2 The DNA test confirmed his paternity of the child.
B1 The man was unsure of his paternity until a paternity test was conducted.
B2 The court ordered him to pay child support after establishing his paternity.
C1 The celebrity's paternity was questioned by tabloids, leading to a public scandal.
C2 The politician's paternity of the illegitimate child was revealed in a tell-all biography.
adjective not applicable
A1 The paternity test results confirmed that he is the father.
A2 She was unsure about the paternity of her child until the DNA test was done.
B1 The man claimed paternity of the child, but it was later proven false.
B2 The court ordered a paternity test to determine the biological father of the child.
C1 The issue of paternity became a major point of contention in the custody battle.
C2 His paternity was called into question when a long-lost relative came forward with new information.
adverb not applicable
A1 He wanted to confirm his paternity by taking a DNA test.
A2 The paternity of the child was in question until a paternity test was done.
B1 The man's paternity leave allowed him to spend quality time with his newborn.
B2 The court ordered a paternity test to determine the biological father of the child.
C1 The issue of paternity became a legal matter that required extensive evidence and documentation.
C2 The man's paternity of the child was confirmed through genetic testing, putting an end to any doubts.
pronoun not applicable
A1 He denied paternity of the child.
A2 The paternity test results confirmed his relationship to the baby.
B1 Establishing paternity is important for legal reasons.
B2 The man filed for paternity leave after the birth of his child.
C1 The issue of paternity fraud is a complex legal matter.
C2 The court ruled in favor of the man's paternity claim after DNA testing.
preposition not applicable
A1 He questioned his paternity after finding out he was adopted.
A2 The DNA test confirmed his paternity and he was relieved to know the truth.
B1 The man was unsure of his paternity until a paternity test was conducted.
B2 The legal battle over paternity rights lasted for months before a decision was made.
C1 The complex issue of paternity fraud has led to many debates in the legal community.
C2 The celebrity's paternity scandal was splashed across tabloid headlines for weeks.
conjunction not applicable
A1 Paternity tests can determine who the father of a child is.
A2 The man denied paternity of the child, but the DNA test proved otherwise.
B1 The issue of paternity can be complex and emotional for families.
B2 The court ordered a paternity test to establish legal parental responsibility.
C1 The lawyer specialized in cases involving paternity disputes.
C2 The paternity leave policy at the company was recently updated to be more inclusive.
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