inheritance
noun
something that is or may be inherited; property passing at the owner's death to the heir or those entitled to succeed; legacy.
inheritances
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pluralof inheritance.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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But too often, inheritances spark disputes over issues many families rarely consider in advance—such as caregiving, prior financial assistance and other family dynamics.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026
“This case is not about the far larger Reiner family trusts, which hold the assets of Nick’s parents’ estate and the inheritances they left their children,” his attorneys argued in the motion.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
I am loath to disclaim the power that comes with symbols such as the flag, words such as freedom, and the attachments that adhere to foundational inheritances such as, yes, the Constitution.
From Slate ● Aug. 3, 2026
It is often their parents who are the driving force behind ring-fencing those inheritances.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
The Randall sons managed their inheritances according to their temperaments.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
