primogeniture

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Noun

primogeniture noun

The state of being the firstborn of the children of the same parents.
The principle that the eldest child has an exclusive right of inheritance.
An instance of such a right of inheritance, established by custom or law.

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Synonyms

firstborn porphyrogeniture unogeniture postremogeniture absolute primogeniture heritage secundogeniture majorat ultimogeniture primogenitrix onlyborn unigeniture lastborn birthdom genitor birthchild

Antonyms

postremogeniture ultimogeniture

Associated

collaterality agnatic salic patrilineal inherit chrysanthemum seniority inheritance succession matrilineal patrimony

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