potomstva
Potomstva is a term used in several Slavic languages to refer to a person’s descendants or lineage. In everyday language it denotes all downstream generations, from children to later generations, and can be used in both human and animal genealogies. In historical and legal contexts it is often used to describe hereditary lines and the rights or duties transmitted through them.
Etymology and form: The word derives from a root meaning “after” or “following” in Slavic languages; related
Usage: In legal documents and nobility registers, potomstva can designate the gens, family, or line that inherits
Modern usage: In literature and culture, potomstva often appears in discussions of dynastic succession, family histories,