as in inheritances
something that is or may be inherited
her patrimony was the family's newspaper business
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Noun
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Prior to the 2024 election, his clients had been racing to find ways to protect their wealth in case Democrats took control of Washington and taxed more of people’s inheritances, something several Democrats in Congress had proposed.—
Shannon Pettypiece,
NBC news,
9 Apr. 2026 -
Thanks to his many grandiose inheritances, Charles ruled over territory that today comprises Austria, much of northern Italy, the Low Countries, and Spain.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Mar. 2026
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The First Eight's legacies of resistance and resolve, promise and purpose, faith and fortitude, continue to motivate me every day and in every way.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2026
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What will the next CEO, John Ternus, do to build on their legacies?—
Joel Mathis,
TheWeek,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Patrimonies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patrimonies. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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