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paternity

[puh-tur-ni-tee] / pəˈtɜr nɪ ti /




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Prince Laurent's DNA test is reminiscent of his father, former King Albert II, who had a test after a lengthy paternity battle.

From BBC Aug. 20, 2026

Albert II abdicated as king of the Belgians in 2013 as the paternity issue became a royal scandal.

From BBC Aug. 20, 2026

A DNA test proved his paternity, and he married Bakley in a small ceremony.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 30, 2026

The vice president has said he doesn’t plan to take formal paternity leave, but expects to organize his schedule so he can spend time with his new son.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 19, 2026

One woman even filed a paternity suit falsely claiming that Walter was the father of her child, a child that was born less than eight months after Walter's release.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson




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