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Paternity

usgb/pəˈtɜːrnəti/Volume
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Often used in legal situations to determine or deny father-child relationships. SlideThe court ordered a paternity test to prove if he was the child’s father.
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Sometimes mistakenly used to mean 'pattern.' Paternity specifically refers to fatherhood. SlideHis paternity was questioned, not the pattern of his behavior.
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Discussions of paternity can be sensitive; approach the topic with respect to privacy. SlideShe avoided discussing his paternity in public to respect his privacy.
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