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Next to Kin

Definition: Next to kin refers to a person's closest relatives, usually in terms of blood relationship or legal ties.

Senses

Sense 1: A person's closest living relatives by blood, such as spouse, parents, siblings, or children.

Sense 2: A person's closest living relatives through legal ties, such as an adopted child or legally recognized partner.

Usages

Usage 1: In legal matters, the next of kin is often consulted for decisions regarding healthcare, property, or inheritance.

Usage 2: After the tragic accident, the police had to notify the next of kin about the sudden loss.

Sample Sentences

Sentence 1: When drafting a will, it is important to clearly designate your next of kin.

Sentence 2: She was named the next of kin and had the responsibility of making medical decisions on behalf of her comatose brother.

Sentence 3: After the sudden demise of their parents, the three siblings became each other's next of kin.

Sentence 4: The court ruled the elderly woman's caretaker as her legal next of kin due to their enduring relationship.

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