Simple English definitions for legal terms
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SON: A son is a boy who is the child of a parent, whether they were born to them or adopted. It can also refer to any male descendant, like a grandson or great-grandson. Sometimes, people use the word "son" as slang to refer to any young male person.
Definition: A son is a male child who is either biologically related or adopted. It can also refer to an immediate male descendant or any young male person in slang.
The first example shows a biological relationship between a parent and their male child. The second example illustrates an immediate male descendant, as Prince William is the son of Prince Charles. The third example uses "son" as a slang term to refer to a young male person.