birthrights

noun

plural of birthright
1
as in inheritances
something that is or may be inherited believed that the house was her birthright

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2
as in rights
something to which one has a just claim the promotion is his birthright, after the work he put in

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  1. inheritances
  2. rights
  3. legacies
Noun
  • Be ready for sudden changes that might affect banking, insurance issues, taxes, debt or inheritances.
    — Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Trent Von Ahsen of Cedar Point Capital Partners also told Fortune his clients are leaning on mentorship and phased wealth transfers rather than lump-sum inheritances.
    — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of inheritances
Noun
  • Rowling has been staunchly critical of transgender rights activists, funding legal efforts to protect women’s rights and penning X/Twitter posts that are considered to be attacks by the trans community.
    — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The five-year agreement includes field naming rights with on-field branding at Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium.
    — Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of rights
Noun
  • Moncler highlighted the trailblazing careers and unique legacies of these artists.
    — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • My research suggests that both Alito and Thomas care about their legacies.
    — The Conversation, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of legacies
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“Birthrights.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/birthrights. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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