Patrimonial

Pronunciation: /ˈpætrəˌmoʊnjəl/

Patrimonial (adj)

  1. Belonging to a family because it was owned by earlier family members.
  2. Used for a government where leaders treat public power and resources as if they were personal property.
  3. Connected with traditions or rights passed down through families over time.

Patrimonial (adjective)

Examples

  • The lawyer protected the patrimonial property for the family.
  • She inherited patrimonial property after her parents passed away.