patrimony
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British pronunciation
/pˈætɹɪməni/

Definition & Meaning of "patrimony"

Patrimony
01

a property passed down from a father to his children by right of birth

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In some cultures, land and property are considered essential components of one 's patrimony and are carefully preserved.
The eldest son inherited the family business as his patrimony, continuing the entrepreneurial legacy.
02

a church endowment

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