by descent

Examples (10)

• She is Hungarian by descent.
• He was able to claim British citizenship by descent because his mother was born in the UK.
• The title passes by descent to the eldest son.
• Although born in America, he considers himself Irish by descent.
• Can you become a citizen by descent if only your grandparents were from that country?
• Many people in the community are Canadian citizens by descent, not by birth.
• Her claim to the throne is based on her being a direct heir by descent.
• Royal succession was traditionally determined by descent through the male line.
• This particular genetic trait is passed down by descent.
• She is a dual national, holding one passport by birth and another by descent.