inheritance

US /ɪnˈher.ɪ.təns/
UK /ɪnˈher.ɪ.təns/
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1.

the practice of passing on property, titles, debts, rights, and obligations upon the death of an individual

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She received a large inheritance from her grandmother.
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The family is disputing the inheritance.
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bequestlegacyheritageendowmentpatrimony
2.

a characteristic or quality that is passed on from parent to offspring

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Genetic inheritance plays a crucial role in determining an individual's traits.
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His quick wit is an inheritance from his mother.
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hereditygenetic traitinnate quality
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inherit