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Covariant

of a quantic and such that when the quantic is lineally transformed the same function of the new variables and coefficients

Consanguinity

distinction from affinity or relation by marriage blood relationship as lineal consanguinity collateral consanguinity

life in being

in being :the life of a particular person (as a lineal descendant) in existence at the time of the creation of

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issue

estate) [rents, s, and profits] 2 : one or more lineal descendants [died without ] compare child, heir 3 a :

heir

heir of the body : an heir who is a lineal descendant esp. as contrasted with a collateral descendant called also

fee simple

to a reversion or remainder if the grantee has no lineal descendants but which becomes a fee simple absolute and freely

fee

a remainder if a tenant in tail dies with no lineal descendants, and which is not freely alienable see also entail

direct

passing in a straight line from parent to offspring : lineal [a ancestor] compare collateral 2 : marked by absence of

collateral

stock but not in a direct line of descent compare lineal 3 a : of, relating to, or being collateral used

Saunkefin

Saunkefin, the determination of the lineal race; a descent of kindred, Brit. c. 119. End of

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