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hereditas

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he·​re·​di·​tas
variants: or less commonly haereditas \ hə̇ˈredəˌtas \
plural hereditates\ ⸗ˌ⸗⸗ˈtāt(ˌ)ēz \

Definition of hereditas

Roman & civil law
: inheritance or succession : the rights and liabilities to which an heir succeeds : an estate of a deceased person regarded as a juridical person

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History and Etymology for hereditas

Latin

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“Hereditas.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hereditas. Accessed 3 Jul. 2022.

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