Legal Definitions - dynasty

Definition: A powerful family line that continues for a long time. It can also refer to a powerful group of individuals who control a particular industry or field and who control their successors.

Example 1: The Egyptian dynasty lasted for thousands of years, with pharaohs passing down their power and wealth to their descendants.

Example 2: The Kennedy family is often referred to as a political dynasty, with several members holding high positions in government over the years.

Explanation: Both examples illustrate the concept of a dynasty as a powerful family line that continues for a long time. In the case of the Kennedy family, they also represent a group of individuals who control a particular industry or field (politics) and who control their successors (other family members who enter politics).