lineal

Definition of "lineal"
  1. Being directly related to an ancestor, either through the male or female side of the family
How to use "lineal" in a sentence
  1. The legal claim pertained only to the lineal descendants of the original landowner.
  2. To confirm her lineal relationship, she hired a genealogist.
  3. Lineal succession focuses on the direct descendants in a family tree.

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