primogeniture

(noun)

A policy that designates the oldest son as the heir to the throne upon the death of the father.

Related Terms

Examples of primogeniture in the following topics:

  • Allocative Mechanisms

    • In countries where primogeniture (the eldest son inherits the estate) is practiced, the size of land holdings may be maintained.

  • Yaroslav the Wise

    • Establishing primogeniture, which meant that his eldest son would succeed him as Grand Prince over Novgorod and Kiev, hoping that future conflict between his children would be avoided.