Primogenitureship
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Primogenitureship is a noun meaning The right of the first-born child (especially a son) to inherit property or titles; primogeniture.
Meaning
The right of the first-born child (especially a son) to inherit property or titles; primogeniture.
Example Sentences
[A]ll the younger branches of those families were disinherited, and the law of primogenitureship set up.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include primacy, progenitorship, primity, primogenitor, firsthood, firstling.
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