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The state of being the firstborn of the same parents; seniority by birth among children of the same family., The exclusive right of inheritance which belongs to the eldest son. Thus in England the right of inheriting the estate of the father belongs to the eldest son, and in the royal family the eldest son of the sovereign is entitled to the throne by primogeniture. In exceptional cases, among the female children, the crown descends by right of primogeniture to the eldest daughter only and her issue.
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How do you use primogeniture in a sentence?
Primogeniture is the state of being a firstborn child, usually in reference to succession and inheritance. An example of a sentence using the word "primogeniture" is "The customs and laws of primogeniture dictated that the Dukedom would go to his firstborn son. "
What is the name of the system whereby the eldest son inherits all property?
I think you are looking for "primogeniture."
What was primogeniture in French?
Primogéniture
Became the legal basis for slavery in north America?
primogeniture
What is the name of tradition of first born son inherits?
Primogeniture.
What law only allows eldest son to inherit?
Primogeniture
How do you use the word primogeniture in a sentence?
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What does the term primogeniture mean?
Primogeniture is a term that refers to the legal right (sometimes referred to as a birthright) of the firstborn son to receive the inheritance of the father. This is a historically common practice, especially with regards to landowners and monarchies.
The practice by which all family property is inherited by the eldest son is called?
primogeniture
The practice by which all family property is inherited by the eldest son is called .?
primogeniture
What effects did primogeniture have on immigration to America?
Primogeniture meant that the first son of English families got all of the inheritance, (land, money, etc), leaving younger sons to seek income elsewhere, hence, immigration to America.
The law permitting a man to pass on his entire estate to his eldest son was known as?
primogeniture.
