Hereditary Titles
/ˌhɛrɪˈdɪtəri ˈtaɪtlz/
Definitions
- (n.) Official titles of nobility or rank passed down through family lineage by law or custom.
The duke held one of the most prestigious hereditary titles in the kingdom.
Forms
- hereditary title
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Commentary
Hereditary titles often carry legal privileges and obligations tied to family descent; distinctions between hereditary and life titles are important in drafting statutes or wills.
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