Pedigree
/ˈpɛdɪɡriː/
Definitions
- (n.) A document or record showing a person's or animal's descent and lineage.
The dog breeder provided the pedigree to confirm the puppy's purebred status.
- (n.) The recorded ancestry or lineage of a person, family, or organization, establishing legal rights or status.
His pedigree was important in proving his claim to the estate.
Forms
- pedigrees
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Commentary
Pedigree is often crucial in inheritance and property claims, emphasizing documented lineage or descent.
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