Paternity
Main Meanings
- The state or condition of being a father.
- The origin, lineage, or descent from a father.
"Paternity" derives from the Latin word paternitas, meaning fatherhood or paternal relation.
Adjective Usage
Paternal (adjective) — refers to something related to or granted to a father, such as paternity leave, which is time off work allowed to fathers after the birth or adoption of a child.
Author’s Summary: The term "paternity" primarily means fatherhood or paternal lineage and can also describe rights, roles, or leave granted to fathers.
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