descend

Definition of "descend"
  1. The process of property or titles transferring to an heir after the owner's death
How to use "descend" in a sentence
  1. Upon her father's passing, she would descend the family home.
  2. The royal crown tends to descend from the king to the eldest son.
  3. The family trust will descend to the next generation when she turns 25.
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