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

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The first known use of inheritance was in the 14th century

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“Inheritance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inheritance. Accessed 21 Jan. 2021.

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