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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Noun
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There were many disruptions in the family line, however, so there are missing stories and inheritances.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Oct. 2025 -
Criminals systematically monitor probate filings, building target lists of families who are emotionally vulnerable and potentially receiving significant inheritances.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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However, the rights that these certificates grant are not equal to the rights afforded to straight couples.—
Abby Monteil,
Them.,
21 Oct. 2025
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Not for nothing did the sports division fork over a bundle for the rights to license the Roundball Rock theme—which for years effectively served as the soundtrack to Jordan crushing the dreams of his opponents—from its shooting guard-size composer, John Tesh.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Although the stars have come and gone over the years, their legacies have continued to live on in the NCIS universe and its many spinoffs.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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His recent and sudden passing reminds us that the most meaningful legacies are not measured in headlines, but built on humility, generosity, kindness and the mentorship of others.—
Peter Zaffino,
Fortune,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Birthrights.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/birthrights. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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