In insurance, refers to a fraternal benefit society that generally writes fraternal insurance on its members. (See also: fraternal insurance.)

of or relating to a fraternity or society of usually men; "a fraternal order"

Fraternal benefit society - An incorporated society, order, or supreme lodge without capital stock that is conducted solely for the benefit of its members and their beneficiaries and not for profit, that is operated on a lodge system with ritualistic form of work, that has a representative form of government, and that makes provision for payment of benefits under Alaska Statute 21.84. Their status can be * Certificate of Authority issued* C of A revoked* C of A surrendered* C of A suspended* C of A expired

An entity organized for "fellowship." Those qualifying for membership may purchase insurance coverage. Membership is based on some common ground (such as religious belief). Their rights are based on the society's bylaws and the certificate's (policy's) provisions. Certificate values may be assessable by the society if the reserves become impaired. Certificate holders generally share in any surplus refunds (dividends).

Of, pertaining to, or involving, brethren; becoming to brothers; brotherly; as, fraternal affection; a fraternal embrace.

A matchcover category whose advertisement mentions any number of national fraternal organizations (i.e., Lions, V.F.W., Eagles, American Legion, Moose, etc.). Some collectors do not include Elks in this category. Most are stock matchcovers, collected by lodge or chapter number.

(of twins) derived from two separate fertilized ova; "fraternal twins are biovular"

like or characteristic of or befitting a brother; "brotherly feelings"; "close fraternal ties"