The fact of being a father ; the relationship of a father. The Latin "paternitas" is used in the canon law to denote a kind of spiritual relationship contracted by baptism. Heinecc. Elem. lib. 1, tit 10, … [Read more...] about PATERNITY
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PATRICIUS
In the civil law. A title of the highest honor, conferred on those who enjoyed the chief place in the emperor's esteem. … [Read more...] about PATRICIUS
PATENT LAW
The law that governs patents and inventions. … [Read more...] about PATENT LAW
PATERNITY SUIT
A lawsuit to determine the identity of the father of a child born outside of marriage, and to provide for the support of the child once the identity of the father has been determined. … [Read more...] about PATERNITY SUIT
PATRIMONIAL
A thing, which comes from the father, and by extension, from the mother or other ancestor. Pertaining to a patrimony; inherited from ancestors, but strictly from the direct male ancestors. … [Read more...] about PATRIMONIAL