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degree of descent

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A quick definition of degree of descent:

The degree of descent is a way to measure how closely related two people are in a family. It helps determine who inherits property when someone dies without a will. The degree is calculated by counting the number of steps between the deceased person and the relative. The closer the relative, the lower the degree. For example, a cousin is in the fourth degree of descent. The degree of descent is also used to decide if people can get married. If they are too closely related, it is not allowed by law. Finally, a degree can also refer to a title given to someone who has completed their studies at a school or university.

A more thorough explanation:

Degree of descent refers to the measure of removal that determines the proximity of a blood or marital relationship in the line of descent.

  • A council member did not participate in the vote because he was related to one of the bidders within the first degree of consanguinity.
  • If a decedent's cousin stands in the fourth degree of relationship, they are considered to be more distantly related than a sibling or parent, who would be in the first degree of relationship.

These examples illustrate how degree of descent is used to determine the closeness of a familial relationship. It is important in determining inheritance and marriage requirements, as well as in legal proceedings where conflicts of interest may arise due to familial ties.

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omg is this good or bad
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Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
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reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
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NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
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also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
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