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Terris,毕业于国内一流的高级翻译学院,擅长翻译各种与政府合同相关的法律文件。