Legal Dictionary of Pakistan

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n. One who precedes in lineage, such as a parent or grandparent. -also termed ancestor. - ascendant, adj. Cf. Descendant.

Loosely, an aunt, uncle, or other relative who is not strictly an ancestor. - also termed collateral ancestor.

See ASCENDANT.