descendancy

noun 3

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noun

1

The quality or condition of being a descendant.

The principal concern of the priestly writers was to legitimate the role of Aaron by demonstrating his descendancy from the priestly lineage of Levi.

2

Descendants considered collectively.

His sections in the book include Types of Genealogical Projects (pedigrees, lineages, descendancies, relationships).

3

The opposite of ascendancy; the condition of being in the process of losing power or control.

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