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filiate

/fil-ee-eyt/US // ˈfɪl iˌeɪt //UK // (ˈfɪlɪˌeɪt) //

锉刀,锉刀状,锉削,锉刀状的

Definitions

v.有主动词 verb
  1. 1

    fil·i·at·ed, fil·i·at·ing.

    • : Law. to determine judicially the paternity of, as a child born out of wedlock.Compare affiliate.

Examples

  • De fus' question he axed me wuz 'whut party does yo' 'filiate wif?'

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