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patrimony

DEFINITIONS OF: patrimony

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n an inheritance coming by right of birth (especially by primogeniture)

Synonyms:
birthright
Type of:
heritage, inheritance
that which is inherited; a title or property or estate that passes by law to the heir on the death of the owner

n a church endowment

Type of:
endowment, endowment fund
the capital that provides income for an institution
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