inheritable

English

Etymology

inherit + -able

Adjective

inheritable

  1. That can be inherited.
    an inheritable estate or title
    an inheritable disease
  2. Capable of taking by inheritance, or of receiving by descent; capable of succeeding to, as an heir.
    • Blackstone
      By attainder [] the blood of the person attainted is so corrupted as to be rendered no longer inheritable.
    • Blackstone
      The eldest daughter of the king is also alone inheritable to the crown on failure of issue male.

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