inheritance
/ɪnˈhɛɹɪtəns/
inheritance
English
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Definition
The passing of title to an estate upon death.
Etymology
Inherited from Middle English enheritaunce, inheritaunce, borrowed from Anglo-Norman, Old French enheritaunce, from enheriter. By surface analysis, inherit + -ance.
Example Sentences
- "The Indo-European languages share various similarities as a result of their inheritance from a common ancestor."
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