parentage

[pair-uhn-tij, par-] / ˈpɛər ən tɪdʒ, ˈpær- /

NOUN

ancestry

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bloodline derivation lineage

STRONG

ancestor antecedent birth blood breed breeding descent extraction family forebear forefather foremother forerunner genealogy heritage house kindred line origin pedigree precursor primogenitor progenitor race seed source stock

WEAK

antecessor foregoer

Antonyms

STRONG

conclusion death effect end ending result

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Florida law also allows non-biological fathers and mothers to establish their parentage via contractual consent when they conceive using donated sperm, eggs, or embryos.

From Slate • May 13, 2026

They function much the same way as surrogacy contracts, which similarly establish legal parentage through contract rather than biology.

From Slate • May 13, 2026

The current state law allows parents like Chloe, Silvia and Fausto to petition for parentage with relative ease.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

This is the third judgement from the Family Courts concerning the legal parentage of children involving sperm donated by Albon.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

“They’re ten and twelve. I don’t know their parentage, but they’re strong. Were running out of time, though. I need help.”

From "The Titan's Curse" by Rick Riordan

parentage

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