next of kin - meaning and definition. What is next of kin
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What (who) is next of kin - definition

WIKIMEDIA DISAMBIGUATION PAGE
Next of Kin (film); Next Of Kin; Next of Kin (disambiguation)

next of kin         
Next of kin is sometimes used to refer to the person who is your closest relative, especially in official or legal documents. (FORMAL)
We have notified the next of kin.
N-UNCOUNT-COLL
next of kin         
n. 1) the nearest blood relatives of a person who has died, including the surviving spouse. 2) anyone who would receive a portion of the estate by the laws of descent and distribution if there is no will. See also: descent and distribution
next of kin         
¦ noun [treated as sing. or plural] a person's closest living relative or relatives.

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Next of Kin

Next of kin is a person's closest living blood relative or relatives.

Next of Kin may also refer to:

Examples of use of next of kin
1. "Secondarily, the information could become out of date, and the designated next–of–kin number is disconnected or you change your next of kin altogether.
2. A spokesman said the next of kin had been informed.
3. Next of kin have been informed, the spokesman added.
4. Her next of kin have been kept informed throughout.
5. His identity was withheld until next of kin were informed.