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/ɪnˈhɛɹətəns/ · in·her·i·tance
noun
- The passing of title to an estate upon death The will specified that the inheritance would be divided equally among the siblings.
- That which a person is entitled to inherit, by law or testament The young heir was eager to claim her inheritance, which included a large sum of money and several properties.
- The act or mechanism of inheriting; the state of having inherited The Indo-European languages share various similarities as a result of their inheritance from a common ancestor.
Did you know? The concept of inheritance has been a cornerstone of human society, with ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians and Greeks placing great importance on the transfer of wealth, power, and knowledge from one generation to the next. The word 'inheritance' has been used in English since the 14th century, reflecting the enduring significance of this concept in human culture.