Postremogeniture
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌpɒstɹiːməʊˈd͡ʒɛnɪtjʊə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Postremogeniture is a noun meaning Inheritance by the last-born child of the entirety of, or of a privileged position in, a parent’s wealth, estate, or office; ultimogeniture.
Meaning
Inheritance by the last-born child of the entirety of, or of a privileged position in, a parent’s wealth, estate, or office; ultimogeniture.
Example Sentences
The general rule of the equal partition of property, without distinction of sex or primogeniture, suffers exception in the law of juveigneurie, or, as it may be called, postremogeniture, which confers, not on the eldest of children, but on the youngest, the paternal mansion.
Antonyms for postremogeniture
Common opposites include primogeniture.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ultimogeniture, primogeniture, unogeniture, majorat, secundogeniture, porphyrogeniture.
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