patrimonial

/,pætri'mounjəl/

Thân thiện

The family's patrimonial estate has been passed down for generations.

Definition

Adjective: 1. Relating to or inherited from one's father or male ancestor; ancestral: Describing something that is passed down through generations, typically according to established legal rules of inheritance. 2. Pertaining to a heritage or inheritance: Referring to property, rights, or traditions that are received from predecessors.

Usage

The adjective "patrimonial" is used to describe something that is inherited, especially through a paternal line or by legal descent. It often carries a formal or legal tone. - It is typically used before a noun it modifies (e.g., patrimonial estate). - It describes assets, titles, rights, or characteristics considered part of a family's or institution's heritage.

Examples

• The patrimonial lands had been in the family for centuries.
• He felt a strong duty to manage the patrimonial wealth responsibly.
• The dispute centered on the patrimonial rights to the ancient title.
• Many of the museum's artifacts are of patrimonial value to the nation.

Advanced Usage

• Patrimonial Sea: In international law, this term refers to a zone of maritime resources over which a coastal state claims exclusive rights, treating it as a national inheritance to be managed for future generations.
• Patrimonial State: A political science concept describing a state where the ruler treats public resources and offices as personal or family property.

Variants and Related Words

• Patrimony (n): An inheritance from a father or ancestor; heritage. (e.g., )
• Patrimonially (adv): In a patrimonial manner. (e.g., )

Synonyms

• Ancestral: Belonging to or inherited from ancestors.
• Hereditary: Passed on from one generation to the next, especially of titles, positions, or traits.
• Inherited: Received from a predecessor.

Antonyms

• Acquired: Gained through one's own efforts, not inherited.
• Nonhereditary: Not passed down through genetic or legal succession.

Related Phrases and Concepts

• Patrimonial Estate: Property inherited from one's father or ancestors.
• Patrimonial Law: The area of law dealing with inheritance and succession.
• Cultural Patrimony: The inherited cultural assets (monuments, artworks, traditions) of a community or nation, considered its collective heritage.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. inherited or inheritable by established rules (usually legal rules) of descent
   • ancestral home
   • ancestral lore
   • hereditary monarchy
   • patrimonial estate
   • transmissible tradition

Từ đồng nghĩa

• ancestral
• hereditary
• transmissible