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
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Human rights organizations have renewed their criticism, airing concerns about the persecution of dissent in a country where more than 800 people are behind bars for political reasons, according to the legal rights organization Foro Penal.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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Earle-Sears also attacked Spanberger over her support for transgender rights.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Hegseth said addressing the legacies of the war, which ended 50 years ago in April, remains the foundation and a top priority of the countries’ defense relationship.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
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Powell, who wrote and directed the film, says that the idea itself is rooted in the traditions and legacies of the South.—
William Earl,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Birthrights.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/birthrights. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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