filiation
/ˌfɪliˈeɪʃən/
noun
- The relationship of a child to a parent; descent or lineage.
- The document proved the filiation of the heir to the throne.
- In many cultures, filiation is traced through the mother's family line.
- The lawyer needed to establish filiation for the inheritance case.
- The fact of being connected or related to a larger group or organization; affiliation.
- Her filiation with the research team gave her access to the lab.
- The filiation of the local club with the national league was approved.
- The company's filiation with several international partners boosted its reputation.