Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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paternity suit | Yes | No | No | No |
causa | Yes | No | No | No |
paternity suit (noun) | causa (noun) |
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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) | a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy |