What is the meaning of paternity?

noun

  • The state of being a father.
    • usage: "tests were conducted to determine paternity"
  • The kinship relation between an offspring and the father.
  • The act of initiating a new idea or theory or writing.
    • usage: "the authorship of the theory is disputed"
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