inheritance

as in legacy
something that is or may be inherited a keen sense of humor was her inheritance from her mother

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“Inheritance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inheritance. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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