Birthright

Pronunciation: /ˈbɜːrˌθraɪt/

Birthright (noun)

  1. A right or advantage someone has because they were born into a particular family or group.
  2. A position or privilege passed down through birth, often linked to class, rank, or citizenship.
  3. A belief that a person deserves something because of their origin, not because of effort.

Examples

  • The child expected a family entitlement from the birthright.
  • The family entitlement was protected as part of the birthright.