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/ˈbəːrθraɪt/ · birth·right
noun
- Something owed since birth, due to inheritance. The prince's birthright to the throne was undisputed.
Did you know? The concept of birthright is deeply rooted in biblical tradition, where the firstborn son was entitled to a double portion of the family's inheritance, as seen in the story of Esau and Jacob. This idea has influenced the development of modern laws of inheritance in many cultures.