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inheritance

[in-her-i-tuhns] / ɪnˈhɛr ɪ təns /
NOUN
possession gained through someone's death
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Josh spent Lindsay’s inheritance on taking care of his mother.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

Framing a gift as an inheritance would, I believe, even that score.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

You could, if you really wanted to match your own experience dollar for dollar, give him the equivalent, in 2026 dollars, of the inheritance you received.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

Various other changes also come into force at this time of year, including alterations to inheritance tax on farms, tax on dividends, tax relief on venture capital trusts, and homeworking tax relief.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

But I didn’t think my name was an inheritance.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day




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