Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
filiate
verb
/ˈfɪl.i.eɪt/
Definition
To establish a relationship between a child and a parent, especially in legal terms regarding lineage or descent.
Examples
- The court decided to filiate the child to the biological parents after the DNA results came back.
- The adoption process includes a legal requirement to filiate the adoptive child with the new guardians.
Meaning
The term ‘filiate’ refers specifically to the act of recognizing or establishing a legal connection or relationship based on parentage or ancestry.
Synonyms
- Establish
- Connect
- Relate
