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primogeniture

/ˌpraɪməˈdʒɛnɪtʃər/ noun · British & US
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What does primogeniture mean?

noun

The state of being the firstborn child, especially in a royal or noble family, with rights of inheritance. The system of inheritance by which the eldest son inherits the majority of the property.

Example

"The concept of primogeniture has been a cornerstone of European nobility for centuries."

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