cognation

cognation
/kogneyshan/
In the civil law, signifies generally the kindred which exists between two persons who are united by ties of blood or family, or both.
@ civil cognation
Civil cognation is that which proceeds alone from the ties of families, as the kindred between the adopted father and the adopted child.
@ mixed cognation
Mixed cognation is that which unites at the same time the ties of blood and family, as that which exists between brothers the issue of the same lawful marriage.
@ natural cognation
Natural cognation is that which is alone formed by ties of blood; such is the kindred of those who owe their origin to an illicit connection, either in relation to their ascendants or collaterals
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Black's law dictionary. . 1990.

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  • cognation — COGNATION. s. f. Lien de parenté entre tous les descendans d une même souche …   Dictionnaire de l'Académie Française 1798

  • cognation — [käg nā′shən] n. [ME cognacioun < L cognatio: see COGNATE] relationship by descent from the same ancestor or source …   English World dictionary

  • cognation — /kogneyshan/ In the civil law, signifies generally the kindred which exists between two persons who are united by ties of blood or family, or both. @ civil cognation Civil cognation is that which proceeds alone from the ties of families, as the… …   Black's law dictionary

  • cognation — /kog nay sheuhn/, n. cognate relationship. [1350 1400; ME cognacioun ( < AF, OF) < L cognation (s. of cognatio) kinship, equiv. to cognat(us) COGNATE + ion ION] * * * …   Universalium

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