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Bastardy proceeding

Bastardy proceeding Meaning & Definition
Bastardy proceeding Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Bastardy proceeding?

[n] 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)

Synonyms | Synonyms for Bastardy proceeding: paternity suit

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See Also | case | causa | cause | lawsuit | suit

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