About The Word Agnation
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Agnation
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What's The Definition Of Agnation?
[n] line of descent traced through the paternal side of the family
Synonyms | Synonyms for Agnation: patrilineage Related Terms | Find terms related to Agnation: See Also | unilateral descent Agnation In Webster's Dictionary \Ag*na"tion\, n. [L. agnatio: cf. F. agnation.]
1. (Civil Law) Consanguinity by a line of males only, as
distinguished from cognation. --Bouvier.
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