unilateral descent

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Noun unilateral descent has 1 sense

unilateral descent - line of descent traced through one side of the family
--₁ is a kind of descent, line of descent, lineage, filiation
--₁ has particulars:
matrilineage, enation, cognation; patrilineage, agnation

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Unilateral Descent

Unilateral descent refers to a system of kinship or lineage in which individuals trace their ancestry and inheritance exclusively through one parent, typically the father (patrilineal) or the mother (matrilineal).

Example Sentences:

In many cultures, unilateral descent is the basis for determining family ties and inheritance.
In patrilineal societies, unilateral descent is established through the father's lineage.
Matrilineal tribes prioritize unilateral descent through the mother's side.

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