ultimogeniture
ultimogeniture · ultimogenitures
A system of inheritance in which the youngest son or youngest child inherits an estateA system of inheritance in which the youngest son or youngest child inherits an estate.
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)A system of inheritance in which the youngest son or youngest child inherits an estate.
Forms
plural: ultimogenitures| Singular | ultimogeniture |
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regular
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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