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 译者黎川,毕业于世界顶级翻译学院,擅长翻译各种与专利与技术诉讼相关的法律文件。