Genealogies
/ˌdʒiː.nɪˈæl.ə.dʒiz/
Definitions
- (n.) Records or accounts of the descent of a person, family, or group, often used in legal contexts to establish lineage or inheritance rights.
The genealogies presented in court helped establish the heir's claim to the estate.
Forms
- genealogy (singular)
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Commentary
Genealogies are frequently referenced in probate and inheritance law to trace rightful heirs.
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