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BASTARDY PROCEEDINGS

\bˈastədi pɹəsˈiːdɪŋz], \bˈastədi pɹəsˈiːdɪŋz], \b_ˈa_s_t_ə_d_i p_ɹ_ə_s_ˈiː_d_ɪ_ŋ_z]\

Definitions of BASTARDY PROCEEDINGS

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)

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legal action that is taken to compel the father to support his illegitimate child. See filiation proceeding; paternity proceeding.

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)
By Henry Campbell Black

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