Filiate (Verb)
Meaning
Fix the paternity of; "The court filiated the child born out of wedlock".
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Examples
- The court filiated the child born out of wedlock to the respondent father after confirming the results of the DNA test.
- The state's new legislation allows the court to filiate children to unmarried fathers, securing their rights to inheritance and child support.
- A court order was issued to filiate the minor child to the biological father following a lengthy custody battle.
- New developments in DNA technology have made it easier for courts to filiate children in cases of disputed paternity.
- After months of arguments, the court ultimately decided to filiate the twins to the deceased's estate, ensuring their financial well-being.