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Inheritance
01
what one receives upon a person's death, such as property, money, etc.
02
hereditary succession to a title or an office or property
03
any attribute or immaterial possession that is inherited from ancestors
04
(genetics) attributes acquired via biological heredity from the parents
inheritance
n
inherit
v
disinheritance
n
disinheritance
n
Example
The inheritance included a beautiful old house, several acres of land, and a collection of antique furniture.
The siblings were in dispute over their father's inheritance, especially concerning the division of the family estate and other assets.
He used part of his inheritance to pay off his student loans and invested the rest in a new business venture.
After her aunt passed away, she was surprised to learn that she had been left a substantial inheritance.
Despite the significant inheritance he received, he chose to continue living a modest and simple life.
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