direct lineglossary / direct line A line of descent traced through only those persons who are related to each other directly as ascendants or descendants. [Cases: Descent and Distribution 25. C.J.S. Descent and Distribution § 32.] 词条贡献者 双语律师蓉婧,国内知名法学院民商法专业,擅长翻译各类与数据隐私及安全相关的法律文件。