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consanguine brother
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A quick definition of consanguine brother:
A consanguine brother is a type of brother who shares the same father but has a different mother. This means they are related by blood through their father. A half-brother, on the other hand, can share either the same father or mother but not both. A stepbrother is the son of a stepparent, and an uterine brother shares the same mother but has a different father.
A more thorough explanation:
A consanguine brother is a male who shares one parent or both parents with another person. This term is often used in legal contexts to distinguish between different types of brothers.
- Brother: A male who has one parent or both parents in common with another person.
- Brother-german: A full brother; the son of both of one's parents.
- Consanguine Brother: A brother who has the same father, but a different mother.
- Half Brother: A brother who has the same father or the same mother, but not both.
- Stepbrother: The son of one's stepparent.
- Uterine Brother: A brother who has the same mother, but a different father.
For example, if two brothers have the same father but different mothers, they would be considered consanguine brothers. This is different from half brothers, who may share only one parent.
Understanding the different types of brothers is important in legal contexts such as inheritance and family law.