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Birthright vs Patrimony - What's the difference?

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Birthright is a related term of patrimony.


As nouns the difference between birthright and patrimony

is that birthright is something owed since birth, due to inheritance while patrimony is a right or estate inherited from one's father; or, in a larger sense, from any ancestor.

birthright

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • something owed since birth, due to inheritance.

    • patrimony

    English

    Noun

    (patrimonies)
  • A right or estate inherited from one's father; or, in a larger sense, from any ancestor.
  • Formerly, a church estate or endowment.

    • Synonyms

    * (sense, inheritance from one's ancestor) heirloom