filiate

[fil-ee-eyt]

verb (used with object)

filiated, filiating 

1. Law.,  to determine judicially the paternity of, as a child born out of wedlock.

filiate

/ ˈfɪlɪˌeɪt /

verb

1. law to fix judicially the paternity of (a child, esp one born out of wedlock)

2. law a less common word for affiliate

3. archaic,  to affiliate or associate

Word History and Origins

Origin of filiate¹

1785–95; < Medieval Latin fīliātus like the father (said of a son), equivalent to Latin fīli ( us ) son + -ātus -ate ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of filiate¹

C18: from Medieval Latin fīliātus acknowledged as a son, from Latin fīlius son

Example Sentences

On these the filiated societies model their opinions, their conduct, their passions, and attachments.

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