Meaning Of The Word Inheritance

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Inheritance Meaning

Inheritance Definition
Inheritance Definition

What's The Definition Of Inheritance?

inheritance
If you get something such as job, problem, or attitude from someone who used to have it, you can refer to this as an inheritance.
variable noun: An inheritance is money or property which you receive from someone who has died.

inheritance in American English
the action of inheriting
noun: something that is or may be inherited; property passing at the owner's death to the heir or those entitled to succeed; legacy

inheritance in British English
noun: hereditary succession to an estate, title, etc

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