patrimony

Definitions of "patrimony"
  1. An inherited property or assets gotten from a father or ancestor
  2. Assets, endowments or estates that are related to or owned by a church
  3. In Louisiana, a person's overall financial status as the sum of their assets and liabilities
How to use "patrimony" in a sentence
  1. After her father's passing, the patrimony became a contentious issue among the siblings.
  2. The patrimony of the church was managed by the trustee board.
  3. Despite his recent purchases, his patrimony showed a negative net value.

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