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Meaning of primogeniture

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

primogeniture

noun

Definitions

  1. The state of being the firstborn of the children of the same parents.

  2. The principle that the eldest child has an exclusive right of inheritance.

  3. An instance of such a right of inheritance, established by custom or law.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/primogeniture

Related words

firstbornporphyrogenitureunogeniturepostremogenitureabsolute primogenitureheritagesecundogenituremajorat