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Patrimony (Noun)

A church endowment.

Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.

The church's patrimony was established by a generous donor who left a significant portion of their estate to support the congregation's charitable work.
The church council carefully managed the patrimony to ensure that the funds would continue to support the community for generations to come.
The patrimony was invested wisely, generating a steady stream of income that allowed the church to expand its outreach programs.
As the years passed, the church's patrimony grew, enabling the congregation to undertake ambitious projects and provide vital services to those in need.
The church's patrimony was a testament to the generosity of its founders and the enduring spirit of the community.

An inheritance coming by right of birth (especially by primogeniture).

Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.

He was next in line to receive the family's vast patrimony, a fortune accumulated over generations through shrewd business deals and wise investments.
According to tradition, the eldest son was to inherit the majority of the estate, a patrimony that had been passed down from his great-grandfather.
As the only child of the deceased, she stood to receive a significant patrimony, including a collection of rare art pieces and a valuable portfolio of real estate.
The prince's patrimony was a substantial one, comprising numerous castles and a large tract of fertile land that had been in his family for centuries.
Upon the death of his uncle, the young nobleman came into possession of a patrimony that included a grand estate and a title of dignity.