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Lineage
01
the direct line of descent from a particular person
02
the passing down of traits from one generation to another within a family
03
a rate of payment for written material that is measured according to the number of lines submitted
04
the number of lines in a piece of printed material
05
the kinship relation between an individual and the individual's progenitors
Example
The family took great pride in their lineage, which could be traced directly back to the original settlers who founded the town.
Researchers were able to trace the royal lineage back many generations to find a common ancestor among all the early kings.
Matrilineal societies trace lineage through mothers.
The aristocratic family traced their lineage back to medieval royalty.
Musical talent runs deep in their lineage.
