patrimony

• Nom désignant un bien ou un ensemble de biens hérités du père ou des ancêtres, souvent transmis par droit d'aînesse ; peut également se référer à un bien ou une dotation d'ordre religieux.

A noun referring to property or assets inherited from one's father or ancestors, often by right of birth, and can also refer to a church endowment.

indénombrable

1. Church endowmentC1formal

   A property or fund belonging to a church or religious institution, often used for its maintenance or charitable work.

   Patrimoine ecclésiastique

   • The cathedral's patrimony includes several ancient manuscripts.
   • Donations were added to the church's patrimony over centuries.
   • The bishop managed the patrimony to support local parishes.

   Synonymesendowmentestatefund

2. Inheritance by birthrightC1formal

   Property or assets inherited from one's ancestors, especially through the right of the firstborn (primogeniture).

   Patrimoine hérité par droit d'aînesse

   • The eldest son inherited the family's patrimony, including the estate.
   • The castle was part of his patrimony, passed down for generations.
   • She fought to claim her patrimony after her father's death.

   Synonymesbirthrightheritageinheritancelegacy