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consanguinity


con·san·guin·i·ty

noun \-ˈgwi-nə-tē\
plural con·san·guin·i·ties

Definition of CONSANGUINITY

1
: the quality or state of being consanguineous
2
: a close relation or connection

First Known Use of CONSANGUINITY

14th century

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