Definitions for: Consanguinity

[n] related by blood

Webster (1913) Definition: Con`san*guin"i*ty, n. [L. consanguinitas: cf. F.
consanguintit['e].]
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.

Synonyms: blood kinship, cognation

Antonyms: affinity, kinship by marriage

See Also: family relationship, kinship, relationship

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