Definition of PRIMOGENITURE

primogeniture

Plural: primogenitures

Noun

  • right of inheritance belongs exclusively to the eldest son
  • The state of being the firstborn of the children of the same parents.
  • The principle that the eldest child, traditionally the eldest male, has an exclusive right of inheritance.
  • An instance of such a right of inheritance, established by custom or law.

Origin / Etymology

From French, from Late Latin primogenitura, from Latin primus (“first”) + genitura (“birth”) (from genitus, past participle of gignere).

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