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inheritance

[in-her-i-tuhns] / ɪnˈhɛr ɪ təns /
NOUN
possession gained through someone's death
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For more than a century, biology has been guided by the principles of inheritance first described by Gregor Mendel through his famous pea plant experiments.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

Some civic and cultural inheritance worth passing on.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

But it would be unfair to your other son to attempt to figure out the finances for his inheritance on your own.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

At one point Jonathan asked for an advance on his inheritance, a request Isak felt compelled to accept to maintain their relationship, the judge said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

“Nor I,” Violet said, “on mechanical engineering. I think I’d like to read about inheritance law.”

From "The Bad Beginning" by Lemony Snicket




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