Paternity Test Definition

noun
An analysis, usually of the DNA or blood type of a mother, child, and putative father, to estimate the probability that the man is the biological father of the child.
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Noun

Singular:
paternity test
Plural:
paternity-tests

Paternity Test Sentence Examples

  • In some parts of the United States, a paternity test is required before a child support order can be made if the parents are not married to each other.

  • He doesn't believe the baby is his and is demanding a paternity test.

  • Brooke originally thought that Ridge was Bridget's biological parent, but this was due to meddling with the paternity test.

  • Christine eventually figured out that Phyllis was damaged goods and a paternity test proved that Phyllis lied.

  • In the second season finale, Ryan learned he was about to be a father when Naomi sent him balloons and a paternity test that revealed that he was the father of Jen Clark's baby bump.

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