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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The gap between new home sales and inheritances was only 810.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
5 Feb. 2026 -
However, over the past 40 years or so there have been a number of changes that have allowed the wealthy to avoid taxes altogether on their investments and inheritances.—
Ray Madoff,
The Conversation,
17 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Cross later filed a federal lawsuit against Nanos, claiming the sheriff violated his First Amendment rights.—
Peter D'Abrosca , Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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More than 400 people signed a letter urging the country’s film and television industry to take action on trans rights, including Paapa Essiedu, who has been cast in the Harry Potter series as Professor Snape.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
8 Feb. 2026
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This disconnect explains why culture has become a CEO-level priority — and why incumbents with strong legacies increasingly struggle to translate brand awareness into sustained growth.—
Christopher Vollmer,
Fortune,
9 Feb. 2026
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The Daytona 500 isn’t just another stop on the schedule — the race defines legacies.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Birthrights.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/birthrights. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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