
Lineal
Family Ancestry
Used to describe a direct family connection from one generation to another without skipping.

His lineal heritage was traced back to medieval knights.
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.
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.
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AncestorDescendantDirectGenealogicalLinearMatrilineal
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