Primogeniture
noun
The system in which the firstborn child, usually the son, inherits all of his father's properties and assets.
Under the law of primogeniture, Henry, being the eldest son, inherited all of his father's estate.
Often appears as...
- law of primogeniture
- male primogeniture
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Formal, Neutral
noun
A practice of being the firstborn or the first of your kind.
In some communities, the primogeniture was usually tasked with leadership roles.
Often appears as...
- primogeniture practice
- primogeniture system
Usage tips
Neutral
noun
The system in which the firstborn child, usually the son, inherits all of his father's properties and assets.
Under the law of primogeniture, Henry, being the eldest son, inherited all of his father's estate.
Often appears as...
- law of primogeniture
- male primogeniture
Usage tips
Formal, Neutral
noun
A practice of being the firstborn or the first of your kind.
In some communities, the primogeniture was usually tasked with leadership roles.
Often appears as...
- primogeniture practice
- primogeniture system
Usage tips
Neutral
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Gender Bias
Historically, 'primogeniture' favored males over females in inheritance, reflecting social gender biases.
Despite having an older sister, under primogeniture, Thomas became the heir to the family business.
Pro Tip 2/3Legal Obsolescence
In modern times, many places have abolished or overridden primogeniture with more equitable inheritance laws.
Our family respects my grandfather's will, which divides the estate equally, not following primogeniture.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Variation
'Primogeniture' varies culturally; some places might still follow this tradition while others have discarded it.
In Japan, the concept of primogeniture once strongly influenced family businesses and imperial succession.
Pro Tip 1/3Gender Bias
Historically, 'primogeniture' favored males over females in inheritance, reflecting social gender biases.
Despite having an older sister, under primogeniture, Thomas became the heir to the family business.
Pro Tip 2/3Legal Obsolescence
In modern times, many places have abolished or overridden primogeniture with more equitable inheritance laws.
Our family respects my grandfather's will, which divides the estate equally, not following primogeniture.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Variation
'Primogeniture' varies culturally; some places might still follow this tradition while others have discarded it.
In Japan, the concept of primogeniture once strongly influenced family businesses and imperial succession.
Pro Tip 1/3Gender Bias
Historically, 'primogeniture' favored males over females in inheritance, reflecting social gender biases.
Despite having an older sister, under primogeniture, Thomas became the heir to the family business.
Pro Tip 2/3Legal Obsolescence
In modern times, many places have abolished or overridden primogeniture with more equitable inheritance laws.
Our family respects my grandfather's will, which divides the estate equally, not following primogeniture.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Variation
'Primogeniture' varies culturally; some places might still follow this tradition while others have discarded it.
In Japan, the concept of primogeniture once strongly influenced family businesses and imperial succession.
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Quote examples
Linda Colley
British Historian
The United States was founded on a revolution that abolished the monarchy, aristocracy, titles and primogeniture. Britain may be able in the future to become a more equal and open society while retaining all of these things. But this has yet to be proved.
Quote examples
Linda Colley
British Historian
The United States was founded on a revolution that abolished the monarchy, aristocracy, titles and primogeniture. Britain may be able in the future to become a more equal and open society while retaining all of these things. But this has yet to be proved.
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