Patrimonial (adjective)

  1. Relating to or consisting of inheritance or property passed down from a parent or ancestor.
  2. Relating to or being a hereditary estate or title.
  3. Relating to or coming from a person's family or inheritance.

Origin:

Late 17th century: from french patrimonial, from patrimoine (see patrimony).

Examples:

  1. The couple lived in a large patrimonial house.
  2. The family's patrimonial wealth was passed down from generation to generation.
  3. The patrimonial rights of the child were protected by the court.
  4. The patrimonial influence of the family was strong on the young man.
  5. He had a patrimonial claim to the family estate.
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