Patrimony
Pronunciation: /ˈpætrəˌmoʊniː/
Patrimony (noun)
- Money and property that a family leaves to the next generation.
- Things a group has from the past, such as traditions, buildings, or art, that they pass on.
- Resources and rights a country considers its common property for present and future people.
Examples
- She received her patrimony after the will was read.
- The family discussed how to share the patrimony fairly.