### Question
How does the law define relative?


### Answer
Under *11 U.S.C. § 101*, **relative** is defined as:

> individual related by affinity or consanguinity within the third degree as determined by the common law, or individual in a step or adoptive relationship within such third degree

#### Citation:
  - *11 U.S.C. § 101*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 1-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

