filiations
Filiations refers to the relationships arising from parentage and descent, including the lines through which people are connected to their ancestors and descendants. In genealogy, filiations are used to map family trees and identify paternal and maternal branches. In law, filiations describe the legal linkage between a person and their parents, and can shape rights and duties tied to parentage.
Etymology: The term comes from Latin filiationem, through Old French and into English, with roots in filius
In law: Filiation is the legal recognition of parentage. It may be established by birth certificates, parental
In genealogy and anthropology: Filiations distinguish lines of descent and are used to trace lineage across
In organizational contexts: Filiations can also refer to formal affiliations with institutions, corporations, or professional bodies,