Definition of Inheritance

things (money or property) you receive when someone dies

Examples of Inheritance in a sentence

Katrina had to go to the lawyer’s office to find out about her inheritance after her brother died.  🔊

Before her death, Peter’s mother let it be known she wanted her four acres of land to be part of his inheritance.  🔊

I have an inheritance, but I can’t touch the money until I turn twenty-one.  🔊

The son took care of his father because he expected a substantial inheritance when the old man died.  🔊

When she passes away, Gina hopes to get her grandmother’s engagement ring as part of her inheritance.  🔊

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