Inheritance is the practice of receiving private property, titles, debts, entitlements, privileges, rights, and obligations upon the death of an individual. The rules of inheritance differ among …

: the reception of genetic qualities by transmission from parent to offspring. : a valuable possession that is a common heritage from nature. She began her own business with the …

inheritance noun [C usually singular, U] (QUALITY) a physical or mental characteristic inherited from your parents, or the process by which this happens: genetic inheritance

Feb 10, 2025 · Inheritance refers to the assets a person leaves to others after they die. Read about inheritance taxes and the probate process.

INHERITANCE definition: something that is or may be inherited; property passing at the owner's death to the heir or those entitled to succeed; legacy. See examples of inheritance used in a …

Define inheritance. inheritance synonyms, inheritance pronunciation, inheritance translation, English dictionary definition of inheritance. n. 1. a. The action of inheriting something: the …

Definition of inheritance noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.