line of descent

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Noun : 1. The direct sequence of ancestors from whom a person, animal, or plant is descended; lineage. This refers to the biological or genealogical chain connecting an individual to their forebears. 2. The study or consideration of one's ancestry. This meaning focuses on the act of tracing or the recorded history of a family's lineage. Usage The term "line of descent" is used to dis...