CONSANGUINITY


Meaning of CONSANGUINITY in English

/kon'sang gwin"i tee/ , n.

1. relationship by descent from a common ancestor; kinship (distinguished from affinity ).

2. close relationship or connection.

[ 1350-1400; ME consanguinite ( consanguinitas. See CONSANGUINEOUS, -ITY ]

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