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.]

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词条贡献者

译员何巍，毕业于欧洲一流的高级翻译学院，专注翻译各种与生命科学有关的法律文件。