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Kin

Definition

A relative, in particular, a blood relative. Also a relative by marriage or adoption. Also called kindred, kinsman, and kinswoman. 

Illustrative caselaw

See, e.g. Piper Aircraft Co. v. Reyno, 454 U.S. 235 (1981).

See also

Definition from Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary

A blood relative.

Definition provided by Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary.

August 19, 2010, 5:18 pm