noun
- plural of consanguinity; the state of being related by blood; kinship or family relationship
Usage: formal; typically used in legal, genealogical, or academic contexts
Examples
- The lawyer examined the consanguinities between the heirs to determine inheritance rights.
- Genealogists trace consanguinities through birth records and family trees.
- Different cultures recognize consanguinities in varying degrees for marriage eligibility.
- The study documented consanguinities among members of the royal family.
- Legal documents often specify consanguinities to establish claims to property or titles.