paternity
(noun)
noun
1. the state of being a father
- tests were conducted to determine paternity
Definition categories: state
2. the kinship relation between an offspring and the father
Similar word(s): fatherhood
Definition categories: link, kinship, relationship
3. the act of initiating a new idea or theory or writing
Similar word(s): authorship
Definition categories: act, creation, foundation, founding, initiation, innovation, instauration, institution, introduction, origination