primogeniture

Phonetic Respelling: [ prahy-muh-jen-i-cher, -choor ]

Definition:

n. 1 right of inheritance belongs exclusively to the eldest son; 2 the state or fact of being the firstborn of children of the same parents

Sentence:

One's position in society was hereditary with primogeniture the general rule.

More example sentences:

One's position in society was hereditary with primogeniture the general rule.

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Synonyms:

inheritance by eldest son; right of the eldest son; eldest son'sbirthright

Antonyms:

inheritance by the youngest daughter