inherited

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It follows that liberation requires dismantling inherited forms of knowledge.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

The disease is inherited and currently incurable, with many children dying within a few years of diagnosis.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

It has been held by hereditary right by the Howard family since 1672 and the current holder is Edward Fitzalan-Howard, the 18th Duke of Norfolk, who inherited the position from his father in June 2002.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

After 19 years as the CEO of the CFP Board, Kevin Keller retired this month, leaving behind a different organization than the one he inherited.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

But let us come to Commodus, who held imperial power with great ease, having inherited it by birth, being the son of Marcus.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli