Look up: filiation

1. Filiation
   Fil`i·a'tion noun [ Late Latin filiatio , from Latin filius son: confer French filiation . See Filial .] 1. The relationship of a son or child to a parent, esp. to a father. « The relation of paternity and ...
   Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/F/28
   
   
2. Filiation
   Fil`i·a'tion noun 1. Descent from, or as if from, a parent; relationship like that of a son; as, to determine the filiation of a language. 2. One that is derived from a parent or source; an offshoot; as, the filiations are from a common stock.
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3. Filiation
   • (n.) The assignment of a bastard child to some one as its father; affiliation. • (n.) The relationship of a son or child to a parent, esp. to a father. • (n.) One that is derived from a parent or source; an offshoot; as, the filiations are from a common stock. • (n.) Descent fr...
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4. Filiation
   The descent of son or daughter with regard to his or her father, mother, and their ancestors.
   Found on http://www.lectlaw.com/def/f114.htm
   
   
5. Filiation
   `Filiation` is the legal term that refers to the recognized legal status of the relationship between family members, or more specifically the legal relationship between parent and child. As described by the Government of Quebec: <blockquote>Filiation is the relationship which exists between a chi...
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