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Hereditary
hereditary adj
[Latin hereditarius, from hereditas inheritance, from hered– heres heir]
1 : received or passing by inheritance or required to pass by inheritance [ shares]
2 : having ownership or possession through inheritance [a chief]
Source: Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary of Law ©1996. Merriam-Webster, Incorporated. Published under license with Merriam-Webster, Incorporated.