filiate

[ fil-ee-eyt ]

verb (used with object)

, fil·i·at·ed, fil·i·at·ing.

1. Law. to determine judicially the paternity of, as a child born out of wedlock. Compare affiliate ( def 6 ).

filiate

/ ˈfɪlɪˌeɪt /

verb

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

De fus' question he axed me wuz 'whut party does yo' 'filiate wif?'

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