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Article 375Use of Surnames ( n)
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In case of identity of names and surnames
between ascendants and descendants, the word "Junior"
can be used only by a son. Grandsons and other direct
male descendants shall either:
(1) Add a middle name or the mother's surname, or
(2) Add the Roman numerals II, III, and so on.
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