That which properly belongs to or befits a person by birthright or inheritance, esp. territories or possessions held by right of inheritance. Cf. kind…
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释义 | society > law > legal right > right of possession or ownership > right to succeed to title, position, or estate > [noun] > hereditary > right by birth or birthright (7) i-cundelOE That which properly belongs to or befits a person by birthright or inheritance, esp. territories or possessions held by right of inheritance. Cf. kind… kindc1300 The station or rank into which a person is born; one's natural status or position in the world. Obsolete. forbirtha1400 Birthright. birthright1530 The rights, privileges, or possessions to which a person is entitled by birth, esp. as an eldest son; inheritance, patrimony. Also with to a… inheritance1535 transferred and figurative. A coming into, or taking, possession of something, as one's birthright; possession, ownership; right of possession. birthdoma1616 Possessions or privileges to which a person is entitled by birth; inheritance, birthright. birthhood1651 The rights, privileges, or possessions to which a person is entitled by birth, esp. as an eldest son; = birthright, n. 1. Obsolete. rare. |
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