Principle of descent in which people define themselves in relation to only one side, either their mother's side or their father's side.

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Unilineal descent is the principle of descent in which individuals define themselves in relation to either their mother's side or father's side. This can be further divided into patrilineal descent (in which individuals trace their descent through their father's line) or matrilineal descent (in which individuals trace their descent through their mother's line). Therefore, the best choice is A) unilineal descent.

Principle of Descent in Which People Define Themselves in Relation