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Partrilineal Descent

Definition:

Partrilineal descent refers to a system of kinship where ancestry, inheritance, and social identity are traced through the male line of one's family. It emphasizes the importance of the father's lineage in determining familial relationships, inheritance rights, and clan membership.

Example sentences:

1. In the partrilineal descent system, the family name is typically passed down from father to son.
2. According to partrilineal descent, a child belongs to the same clan as their father and paternal relatives.
3. Within some cultures, partrilineal descent is used to determine the rightful heir to ancestral property.

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