as in legacy
something that is or may be inherited a keen sense of humor was her inheritance from her mother

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Recent Examples on the Web The prosecution argued the killings took place over the inheritance of José's estate, an argument persuasive enough to sentence them to life sentences without the possibility of parole. Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 3 Oct. 2024 Even in a country of large conglomerates, where inheritance fights are common, few involve private equity backers stepping into the ring to stand against wealthy establishment names. Ryan Hogg, Fortune Asia, 2 Oct. 2024 That question of readiness comes into much sharper focus, though, when the inheritance in question is millions of dollars in assets or a multinational business. Byryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 30 Sep. 2024 Heirs’ property refers to land that’s been passed down by inheritance, with no formal will or other legal documentation proving ownership. Andrea Riquier, USA TODAY, 27 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for inheritance 

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“Inheritance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inheritance. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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