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inheritance

[in-her-i-tuhns] / ɪnˈhɛr ɪ təns /
NOUN
possession gained through someone's death
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The first is from her brother, angry that Beth sold their mother’s house to pay for her round-the-clock care; he wants his future inheritance.

From Los Angeles Times

In just the last couple of weeks, there has been the issue of business rates on pubs in England and inheritance on farmers.

From BBC

How do I ensure an equal inheritance for both?

From MarketWatch

Recognizing how biological pathways relate to inheritance patterns could help researchers and clinicians identify and prioritize disease related genes.

From Science Daily

Even Taylor Greene is worth about $25 million, mostly from inheritance.

From MarketWatch