hereditary

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Like many chronic afflictions, Mets fandom can be hereditary or acquired.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

The remaining 92 hereditary seats in the Lords will be abolished at the end of the parliamentary session, expected in April or May.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

The two royal officeholders put their concerns to Labour's leader in the Lords, Baroness Smith, when the law that scrapped hereditary peers was in its early stages about a year ago.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

In a debate, Lord Roberts said "these two noble Lords undertake totally different roles on behalf of the Crown and state from any other of the hereditary peers".

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

They passed on their control and privileges to their children, creating a hereditary priesthood: counselors to kings, if not kings themselves.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann