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lin⋅e⋅al

  [lin-ee-uhl]
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–adjective
1. being in the direct line, as a descendant or ancestor, or in a direct line, as descent or succession.
2. of or transmitted by lineal descent.
3. linear.
Origin:
1350–1400; ME < LL līneālis. See line 1 , -al 1

Related forms:
lin⋅e⋅al⋅ly, adverb
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lin·e·al   (lĭn'ē-əl)   
adj.  

  1. Belonging to or being in the direct line of descent from an ancestor.

  2. Derived from or relating to a particular line of descent; hereditary.

  3. Linear.


[Middle English, from Old French, from Late Latin līneālis, consisting of lines, from Latin līnea, line; see line1.]
lin'e·al·ly adv.
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Main Entry: lin·eal
Pronunciation: 'li-nE-&l
Function: adjective
: consisting of or being in a direct male or female line of ancestry lineal descendant> —compare COLLATERAL 2
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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