Definition: Tracing lineage through one parent only, either matrilineally or patrilineally.
Usage: Unilateral descent is common in certain cultural or religious traditions.
Related Terms: Lineage, Matrilineal, Patrilineal
Definition: Tracing lineage through one parent only, either matrilineally or patrilineally.
Usage: Unilateral descent is common in certain cultural or religious traditions.
Related Terms: Lineage, Matrilineal, Patrilineal