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Bastardy Proceeding (Noun)

Meaning

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).

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

  • Paternity Suit

Hypernyms

  • Cause
  • Lawsuit
  • Case
  • Causa
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