Used to describe a direct family connection from one generation to another without skipping. His lineal heritage was traced back to medieval knights.
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Legal Context
Often used in legal documents to refer to direct inheritance of property or titles. The lineal heirs received the estate as detailed in the will.
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Not Collateral
Lineal is different from 'collateral', which refers to relatives not directly descended, like cousins. She is not a collateral relative but a lineal descendant of the monarch.