collateral descendant. Loosely, a blood relative who is not strictly a descendant, like a niece or nephew.
lineal descendant. A blood relative in the direct line of descent. • Children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren are lineal descendants.
collateral descendant. Loosely, a blood relative who is not strictly a descendant, like a niece or nephew.
lineal descendant. A blood relative in the direct line of descent. • Children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren are lineal descendants.