inheritable

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English

Etymology

inherit +‎ -able

Adjective

inheritable

  1. That can be inherited.
    an inheritable estate or title
    an inheritable disease
  2. Capable of taking by inheritance, or of receiving by descent; capable of succeeding to, as an heir.
    • (Can we date this quote by Blackstone and provide title, author’s full name, and other details?)
      By attainder [] the blood of the person attainted is so corrupted as to be rendered no longer inheritable.
    • (Can we date this quote by Blackstone and provide title, author’s full name, and other details?)
      The eldest daughter of the king is also alone inheritable to the crown on failure of issue male.

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