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RELATIVE. One connected with another by blood or affinity; a relation, a kinsman or kinswoman. In an adjective sense, having relation or connexion with some other person or thing; as relative rights, relative powers.
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States. By John Bouvier. Published 1856.