Consanguinity
Pronunciation : Con`san*guin"i*ty
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [L. consanguinitas: cf. F. consanguintit.]
Definition : Defn: The relation of person by blood, is distinction from affinity or relation by marriage; blood relationship; as, lineal consanguinity; collateral consanguinity. Invoking aid by the ties of consanguinity. Prescott.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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