Proof of our descent from apes

de-scent (dë sent', di-) n. [[ ME descent descente > descendre: see DESCEND ]] 1 a descending; coming down or going down 2 lineage; anscestry 3 one generation (in a specified lineage) 4 a downward slope 5 a way down or downward 6 a sudden attack, raid, or invasion (on or upon) 7 a decline; fall 8 a stooping (to an act) 9 Law transference (of property) to heirs or offspring by inheritance

I think meanings 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 are all relevant.

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