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Patrimony
01
a property passed down from a father to his children by right of birth
02
a church endowment
patrimony
n
patrimonial
adj
patrimonial
adj
Example
The eldest son inherited the family business as his patrimony, continuing the entrepreneurial legacy.
In some cultures, land and property are considered essential components of one's patrimony and are carefully preserved.
Upon his passing, the patriarch divided his financial assets among his children as part of their patrimony.
