Bloodline
/ˈblʌdlaɪn/
Definitions
- (n.) A sequence of direct descent from an ancestor, often used to establish inheritance rights or hereditary claims.
The plaintiff claimed ownership based on his bloodline traced to the original landowner.
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Commentary
Bloodline is critical in legal contexts involving inheritance, indigenous rights, and claims requiring proof of descent.
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