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 译者Jessie,毕业于亚洲顶尖的高级翻译学院,擅长翻译各种与能源、自然资源与利用相关的法律文件。