Inheritance Meaning
/ɪnˈhɛɹɪtəns/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe passing of title to an estate upon death.
nounThat which a person is entitled to inherit, by law or testament, such as the part of an estate (i.e., a portion).
Sentence Examples
She claims the inheritance.
He pissed away his inheritance on booze and loose women.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
He received a large ____ when his wealthy uncle recently passed away.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
He used the large ____ from his grandfather to pay for his university education in London.
Word Origin & History
Inherited from Middle English enheritaunce, inheritaunce, borrowed from Anglo-Norman, Old French enheritaunce, from enheriter. By surface analysis, inherit + -ance.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
He received a large ____ when his wealthy uncle recently passed away.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
He used the large ____ from his grandfather to pay for his university education in London.