parentage

Definition of "parentage"
  1. The state-established legal relationship between a parent and their child
How to use "parentage" in a sentence
  1. The DNA test was used to establish the father's parentage.
  2. Her adoption paperwork formally confirmed her parentage.
  3. Contesting parentage is a common issue in custody cases.

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