a. [ L. linealis belonging to a line, fr. linea line: cf. F. linéal. See 3d Line. ] 1. Descending in a direct line from an ancestor; hereditary; derived from ancestors; -- opposed to collateral; as, a lineal descent or a lineal descendant. [ 1913 Webster ]
The prime and ancient right of lineal succession. Locke. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Inheriting by direct descent; having the right by direct descent to succeed (to). [ 1913 Webster ]
For only you are lineal to the throne. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]
[じょけいてんのう, jokeitennou] (n) (See 女性天皇) matrilineal emperor of Japan; emperor (either male or female) whose mother is (was) a member of the Imperial family but whose father is (was) not [Add to Longdo]
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