Patrimonial (Adjective)
Meaning
Inherited or inheritable by established rules (usually legal rules) of descent; "ancestral home"; "ancestral lore"; "hereditary monarchy"; "patrimonial estate"; "transmissible tradition".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The queen inherited the throne under a patrimonial system that passed the crown to the eldest child.
- The family's patrimonial estate had been in their possession for generations, thanks to strict inheritance laws.
- In ancient times, the king's patrimonial property was divided among his sons, sparking a bitter dispute over which son should rule.
- The old aristocrat was proud to pass on his patrimonial titles and lands to his deserving heir.
- In many cultures, patrimonial inheritance is considered a sacred right, passed down from father to son for centuries.