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Webster 1913 Edition


Consanguinity

Conˊsan-guin′i-ty

,
Noun.
[L.
consanguinitas
: cf. F.
consanguintité
.]
The relation of persons by blood, in distinction from affinity or relation by marriage; blood relationship;
as, lineal
consanguinity
; collateral
consanguinity
.
Invoking aid by the ties of
consanguinity
.
Prescott.

Webster 1828 Edition


Consanguinity

CONSANGUINITY

,
Noun.
[L., blood.] The relation of persons by blood; the relation or connection of persons descended from the same stock or common ancestor, in distinction from affinity or relation by marriage. It is lineal or collateral.

Definition 2024


consanguinity

consanguinity

English

Noun

consanguinity (countable and uncountable, plural consanguinities)

  1. A consanguineous or family relationship through parentage or descent. A blood relationship.

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