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A member of one's family who is related by blood rather than by marriage or adoption
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According to the law, a blood relative is someone who is connected to another person by birth.
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My cousin is my blood relative, so we share a lot of family traits.
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I never knew that guy was your blood relative! Small world, huh?
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In the world of business, a trusted partner can be considered a blood relative for their loyalty and support.