hereditary

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Like many chronic afflictions, Mets fandom can be hereditary or acquired.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

The remaining 92 hereditary seats in the Lords will be abolished at the end of the parliamentary session, expected in April or May.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

But, for some, the end will be deferred after a compromise deal was struck that gives a select few a chance to board what one outgoing peer called the "hereditary lifeboat".

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

But before it gets to that stage, there will be a process to decide which hereditary members are put forward for nominations to remain in the house as life peers.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

A tsar can give houses, or jewel-encrusted eggs, or hereditary titles or whatever he likes.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood