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patrimonial Definition


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patrimony
noun patrimonies
    1. Property inherited from one's father or ancestors.
    2. Something inherited; a heritage.
      Thesaurus: inheritance, birthright, revenue, share, heritage, legacy, estate.
    3. A church estate or revenue.
Derivative: patrimonial
adj
    Derivative: patrimonially
    adverb
      Etymology: 14c: from Latin patrimonium, from pater father.



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