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inheritance

[in-her-i-tuhns] / ɪnˈhɛr ɪ təns /
NOUN
possession gained through someone's death
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If you’re investing for your grandchild’s inheritance, you can ride it out.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

“Omakase” is in conversation with that same roots-first impulse, but Díaz’s inheritance is messier and more personal.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

The bank said the funds will be exempt from inheritance tax and income tax.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

In your case, it can be used to cover the mortgage on your home and ensure that you can provide an inheritance to your brother, or even a lump sum for a favorite charity.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

Galton knew that the crowning achievement of the law would be its ability to accurately predict a real pattern of inheritance.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee




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