NATURAL SON Meaning and
Definition
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A natural son is a legal term referring to a child born out of wedlock or outside of a legally recognized marriage. This term is primarily used in the context of family law and inheritance rights. A natural son is a child whose parents are not married to each other at the time of his or her birth, thus lacking the legal recognition of legitimacy.
In many legal systems, a natural son is generally considered to have the same legal rights and responsibilities as a legitimate child, although these rights may vary depending on the jurisdiction. This may include inheritance rights, child support obligations, and parental rights. However, the exact legal standing of a natural son can vary from country to country or even within different regions of the same country.
The term "natural son" is often contrasted with the term "legitimate son", which refers to a child born within a legal marriage or whose parents were married at the time of birth. Historically, the distinction between natural and legitimate children had significant social implications, often leading to discrimination against natural children and their mothers. However, modern legal systems have progressively removed most of these discriminatory practices, aiming to promote equality and protect the rights of all children, regardless of their parents' marital status.
Common Misspellings for NATURAL SON
- batural son
- matural son
- jatural son
- hatural son
- nztural son
- nstural son
- nwtural son
- nqtural son
- narural son
- nafural son
- nagural son
- nayural son
- na6ural son
- na5ural son
- natyral son
- nathral son
- natjral son
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Etymology of NATURAL SON
The term "natural son" is derived from the Old French phrase "fiz naturel", which translates to "natural son" in English. It can be further broken down into the Latin roots "filius naturale", comprising "filius" meaning "son" and "naturale" meaning "natural". The term originally referred to a child born outside of wedlock or from a non-marital relationship. Over time, the term has taken on broader meanings, including a son born to unmarried parents, a son acknowledged by the father but not legitimized by marriage, or a son born of an incestuous relationship.
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