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next of kin

noun as in closest relative

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He knew he was next-of-kin to old Charles Faversham, and would naturally think he would inherit his wealth.

We shall only get our due by taking it, upon my word, as an honest woman, for as for trusting to the next-of-kin!

And if the next-of-kin set aside by the testator should dispute the order, a lawsuit is the result.

He's got something to tell which he thinks you, as next-of-kin to our late Mayor, ought to know.

He was next-of-kin to all lonely and helpless men and women on the Ridge, Michael Brady.

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On this page you'll find 6 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to next of kin, such as: heir, kinsman, near relative, relation, relative, and sibling.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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