collateral relativeglossary / collateral relative A relative who is not in the direct line of descent, such as a cousin. [Cases: Descent and Distribution 32–41. C.J.S. Descent and Distribution §§ 29, 38–49.] 词条贡献者 译者筠怡,毕业于法国顶尖的高级翻译学院,擅长翻译各种与产品责任与集体侵权诉讼相关的法律文件。