Blood Relationship
/ˈblʌd rɪˌleɪʃənˌʃɪp/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal or biological connection between individuals sharing a common ancestor or familial lineage.
The court recognized their blood relationship as a basis for inheritance rights.
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- blood relationships
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Commentary
Blood relationship typically serves as a key criterion in matters of succession, custody, and familial obligations in law.
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