patrimony
pat·ri·mo·ny / ˈpatrəˌmōnē/ • n. (pl. -nies) property inherited from one's father or male ancestor. ∎ heritage: an organization that saves the world's cultural patrimony by restoring historic buildings. ∎ chiefly hist. the estate or property belonging by ancient endowment or right to a church or other institution.DERIVATIVES: pat·ri·mo·ni·al / ˌpatrəˈmōnēəl/ adj.
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