Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

filiacao

noun

/ˌfɪliəˈkeɪʃən/

Definition

filiacao refers to the status of being the child of a particular parent or parents, encompassing the legal and social aspects of one’s lineage or descent.

Examples

Filiacao is important in understanding one’s inheritance rights.
The child’s filiacao was confirmed by a legal document.

Meaning

In a broader sense, filiacao can mean affiliation or the act of joining a group or organization, although it primarily relates to familial relationships.