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next of kin

NOUN:
pl. next of kin
  1. The person or persons most closely related by blood to another person.
  2. Law
    1. The closest relative of a deceased person.
    2. (used with a pl. verb) The relative or relatives entitled to share in the personal property of one who dies intestate.



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