NEXT OF KIN Definition & Meaning

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next of kin

noun

a person's nearest relative or relatives:
The newspaper did not publish the names of casualties until the next of kin had been notified.
Law. the nearest relative or relatives who share in the estate of a person who dies intestate.

next of kin

noun

a person's closest relative or relatives

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of next of kin¹

First recorded in 1760–70

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The identities of the four soldiers, who were assigned to the 1st Armoured Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, have been withheld until their next of kin are informed.

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The victim’s identity has not been released pending notification of next of kin, officials said.

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County Medical Examiner’s Office said information about the case remained limited because “legal next of kin have not been notified.”

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Ms Knight said "we don't currently have a next of kin or family."

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Officers are trying to identify the person and notify their next of kin.

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