as in inheritances
something that is or may be inherited
her patrimony was the family's newspaper business
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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 -
The recognition attests to how beautifully DéLana captured the post-civil rights movement Black South, full of deep inheritances, abundant crises and -nevertheless- possibilities.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Dec. 2025
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Watching all of these intellectuals reconnect, spar about their legacies, and continue to debate the very ideas that brought them together in the first place is a treat for scholars and history buffs.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
26 Jan. 2026
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As BoCo legacies go, a permanent tribute to Barry isn’t just deserved.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Patrimonies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patrimonies. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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