Consanguinity
/kɑːnsænˈɡwɪnɪti/
Definitions
- (n.) The quality or state of being descended from the same ancestor; blood relationship.
The law prohibits marriage between individuals with a close degree of consanguinity.
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Commentary
Consanguinity is often key in laws governing marriage eligibility and inheritance rights, requiring precise definition of degrees of relation.
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