con·san·guin·i·ty
| \ ˌkän-ˌsan-ˈgwi-nə-tē
, -ˌsaŋ- \
, -ˌsaŋ- \
plural consanguinities
Definition of consanguinity
1
: the quality or state of being consanguineous
persons related by consanguinity
2
: a close relation or connection
the consanguinity of monotheistic religions
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“Consanguinity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/consanguinity. Accessed 24 Feb. 2021.
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consanguinity
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con·san·guin·i·ty
| \ ˌkän-ˌsan-ˈgwi-nə-tē, -ˌsaŋ-
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Legal Definition of consanguinity
: the quality or state of being consanguineous
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The first known use of consanguinity was in the 14th century
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