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Term: Patrilineal Descent

Description:

Patrilineal descent refers to the societal system and kinship structure in which individuals trace their ancestral lineage through their fathers or male ancestors. It is a form of lineage organization that primarily emphasizes paternal ancestry and inheritance.

Sample sentences:

1. In many patrilineal societies, family names and property pass down from fathers to their sons.

2. Sarah's patrilineal descent can be traced back to her great-great-grandfather.

3. The concept of patrilineal descent has been deeply ingrained in the cultural traditions of certain ethnic communities.

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