Originated in genealogy, referring to bloodline connections important for family history.

Historical Usage

Can refer to any group or community with a shared lineage, not just immediate family.

Not Just Family

The closer the consanguinity, the stronger the connection; distant relations are weaker.

Degree Matters

In law, determines inheritance rights and may affect marital legality.

Legal Importance

Some cultures and legal systems ban marriage between close relatives due to consanguinity.

Prohibited Marriage

Legal scenarios often require documented proof of consanguinity.

Proof Required

 We can see trees being used to map consanguinity, the various blood ties between people. We can also see trees being used to map genealogy, perhaps the most famous archetype of the tree diagram. I think many of you in the audience have probably seen family trees.

Consanguinity