paternity test
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Definition
Noun: A scientific procedure, typically analyzing DNA or blood group markers, to determine the biological father of a child. A negative result conclusively proves a man is not the father, while a positive result indicates he could be the father.
Usage
The term is used in legal, medical, and personal contexts to establish biological parentage. - Example: The court ordered a paternity test to resolve the custody dispute. - Example: He took a paternity test to confirm he was the child's biological father.
Advanced Usage
- Legal Paternity Test: A test conducted through an accredited laboratory, often required for court-admissible evidence.
- Example: The judge required a legal paternity test with a chain of custody for the samples.
- At-Home Paternity Test: A commercially available kit for personal knowledge, not typically valid for legal purposes.
- Example: They used an at-home paternity test for peace of mind.
Variants and Related Words
- Maternity Test: A test to confirm the biological mother of a child.
- DNA Test: A broader term for genetic testing, which includes paternity testing as one application.
Synonyms
- Fatherhood Test
- DNA Paternity Test
Related Phrases
- To establish paternity: The legal or formal process of determining the father of a child.
- Example: The primary goal was to establish paternity for child support.
- To contest paternity: To legally challenge the assumption or claim that one is the biological father.
- Example: He decided to contest paternity and requested a test.
Noun
- a test based on blood groups to determine whether a particular man could be the biological father of a particular child; negative results prove he was not the father but positive results show only that he could be