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patrimonial

adjective

pat·​ri·​mo·​ni·​al ˌpa-trə-ˈmō-nē-əl How to pronounce patrimonial (audio)
: of, relating to, or constituting a patrimony
a patrimonial asset

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“Patrimonial.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/patrimonial. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.

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