Patrimony - Wikipedia Patrimony, or inheritance, a right or estate inherited from one's father, or other ancestor though the male line; Patrimony of affectation, defined as property, assets, or a legal estate that can be divided for a fiduciary purpose; distinct from a person's general assets
Patrimony - definition of patrimony by The Free Dictionary 1 an estate inherited from one's father or ancestors 2 any quality, characteristic, etc , that is inherited; heritage 3 the estate or endowment of a religious institution [1300–50; Middle English < Middle French < Latin patrimōnium See patri -, -mony]
Patrimony - Definition, Meaning Synonyms - Vocabulary. com Use the noun patrimony to describe an inheritance, especially if it comes from your father's side of the family through many generations If your great-great-grandfather built the house you live in, it is your patrimony
patrimony - Wiktionary, the free dictionary patrimony (plural patrimonies) A right or estate inherited from one's father; or, in a larger sense, from any male ancestor Synonym: heirloom; Formerly, a church estate or endowment
What does PATRIMONY mean? - Definitions. net Patrimony refers to property or wealth inherited from one's father or ancestors, or any inherited or heritage possession such as cultural heritage, background, or tradition It can also refer to assets or rights belonging to a church or other institution
patrimony - Meaning in Law and Legal Documents, Examples and FAQs Patrimony refers to the property, assets, or wealth that a person inherits from their ancestors, particularly from their parents This term is often used in legal contexts to describe what someone owns, especially after a family member passes away