01 a. Capable of being inherited or of passing by inheritance; inheritable.
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Capable of being inherited or of passing by inheritance; inheritable.
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Capable of inheriting or receiving by inheritance.“This son shall be legitimate and heritable.” — Sir M. Hale.
Phrases & compounds
Heritable rights —
rights of the heir; rights to land or whatever may be intimately connected with land; realty.