patrimony

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patrimony /ˈpatrɪməni/

▶noun (pl. patrimonies)

• 1 property inherited from one's father or male ancestor.

• 2 heritage.

• 3 chiefly historical property belonging by ancient endowment or right to a church or other institution.

– derivatives
patrimonial /-ˈməʊnɪəl/ adjective.

– origin ME: from OFr. patrimoine, from L. patrimonium, from pater, patr- ‘father’.