BASTARDY PROCEEDING Meaning and
Definition
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Bastardy proceeding refers to a legal process or action initiated to establish paternity and determine the responsibilities of an unwed father towards a child born out of wedlock. The term "bastardy" is an archaic term that historically denoted a child born to parents who were not married. However, in modern usage, it primarily pertains to situations where a child's parentage is in question or has not been legally established due to the parents not being married at the time of the child's birth.
The purpose of a bastardy proceeding is to legally establish the biological father of the child in question and subsequently establish the rights and responsibilities of the father towards the child. These proceedings typically involve the alleged father, the mother, and the child in question, and may include DNA testing to definitively determine paternity.
Once paternity is established through a bastardy proceeding, the father may be held responsible for child support, financial contributions towards the child's upbringing, and may also be granted certain parental rights, such as visitation or custody, depending on the jurisdiction's laws and the best interest of the child.
Bastardy proceedings aim to ensure that children born out of wedlock have the opportunity to benefit from the legal and financial support of both their parents, promoting their overall well-being and minimizing potential disadvantages associated with a lack of parental involvement.
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Etymology of BASTARDY PROCEEDING
The term "bastardy proceeding" consists of two words: "bastardy" and "proceeding".
1. Bastardy:
The word "bastardy" comes from the Old French term "bastardie", which was derived from the Late Latin word "bastardus". "Bastardus" referred to a child born out of wedlock. The word gradually made its way into the English language during the Middle Ages.
2. Proceeding:
The word "proceeding" has its roots in the Latin word "procedere", which translates to "go forward". It was formed from the combination of the prefix "pro-" meaning "forward" and "cedere" meaning "to go". The term "proceeding" was adopted in Middle English and has since been used to indicate an activity or series of steps taken to accomplish something.
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