Houses are social sub-groups based on familial ties.

With his long-standing familial ties in the region, many bishops and counts recognized him as the rightful heir to the throne.

The highest class was based upon wealth and constituted of a mixed group of creole merchants linked by familial ties.

She had been earlier spotted with two younger men who allegedly had familial ties with the local public security bureau.

In a feudal world governed by strict hierarchy and familial ties, this was exceptional.