Definition of primogeniture

primogeniturenoun

quyền thừa kế

/ˌpraɪməʊˈdʒenɪtʃə(r)//ˌpraɪməʊˈdʒenɪtʃər/

The word "primogeniture" originates from the Latin words "primus," meaning "first," and "geniture," meaning "birth." In the context of inheritance law, primogeniture refers to the precedent where the eldest son inherits the majority of a family's wealth, land, and titles. This system was prevalent in European monarchies and aristocracies from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. Under primogeniture, the eldest son would inherit the majority of the family's assets, while younger sons and daughters would receive smaller portions or be expected to make their own fortunes. The practice was often linked to the concept of "male preference," where sons were considered more important than daughters in the line of succession. Modern times have seen a shift towards more egalitarian inheritance practices, where daughters and younger sons are also recognized as legitimate heirs.

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the system in which the oldest son in a family receives all the property when his father dies

hệ thống trong đó người con trai cả trong gia đình nhận được toàn bộ tài sản khi cha anh ta qua đời

the fact of being the first child born in a family

thực tế là đứa con đầu tiên được sinh ra trong một gia đình