relationship

relationship
relationship [ri lā′shən ship΄]
n.
1. the quality or state of being related; connection
2. connection by blood, marriage, etc.; kinship
3. a particular instance of being related
4. a continuing attachment or association between persons, firms, etc., specif., one between lovers

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