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Term: primogeniture

Description:

Primogeniture refers to the custom or law of inheritance where the eldest child, typically the oldest son, inherits the entire estate or title of their parents.

Senses:

1. Noun: The system or practice of primogeniture.

2. Noun: The right of the firstborn child, usually the oldest son, to inherit the family estate.

Usage:

- In England, primogeniture was the common law method of inheritance for many centuries.

- The concept of primogeniture created significant disparities in wealth distribution within noble families.

- In some societies, primogeniture was seen as a way to consolidate wealth and power within a family.

Sample Sentences:

1. The system of primogeniture ensured that the eldest son inherited the family's ancestral property.
2. Under primogeniture, the firstborn child became the lawful heir of their parents' titles and estates.
3. Primogeniture caused conflicts among siblings who felt deprived of their inheritance.

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