/kɒɡˈneɪʃәn/ – Noun
Definition: họ hàng ruột thịt, họ hàng máu mủ.
A more thorough explanation: Cognation refers to the legal relationship between individuals who are related by blood or descent, particularly through the mother’s side of the family. This term is often used in the context of inheritance laws and determining familial relationships for legal purposes.
Example: The court ruled in favor of the plaintiff based on the evidence of cognation between the parties, establishing a familial relationship that warranted legal protection.