patrimonies

noun

plural of patrimony
as in inheritances
something that is or may be inherited her patrimony was the family's newspaper business

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  1. inheritances
  2. legacies
Noun
  • Trent Von Ahsen of Cedar Point Capital Partners also told Fortune his clients are leaning on mentorship and phased wealth transfers rather than lump-sum inheritances.
    — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 6 Oct. 2026
  • One proposal is to apply a capital-gains tax on inheritances.
    — Nicholas Lemann, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of inheritances
Noun
  • Moncler highlighted the trailblazing careers and unique legacies of these artists.
    — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • My research suggests that both Alito and Thomas care about their legacies.
    — The Conversation, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of legacies
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“Patrimonies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patrimonies. Accessed 17 Oct. 2026.

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