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Line Of Descent (Noun)

The descendants of one individual; "his entire lineage has been warriors".

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.

She spent years researching her line of descent, tracing her ancestors back to medieval times.
The monarch's line of descent was carefully documented to establish the legitimacy of their claim to the throne.
Through his line of descent, he is related to several prominent historical figures.
His entire line of descent has been involved in the military in some way, serving in various conflicts throughout history.
After the old king's death, his line of descent was called into question, sparking a bitter succession crisis.

The kinship relation between an individual and the individual's progenitors.

Nouns denoting relations between people or things or ideas.

The genealogist spent years tracing her line of descent back to the 18th century.
His line of descent from the royal family was a matter of great pride for him.
The family tree showed a clear line of descent from the great-grandfather to the current generation.
She was fascinated by her line of descent and spent hours researching her ancestors.
The historian studied the line of descent of the monarchs to understand the succession of power.