inheritance

Definition

  • noun: money, property, etc., that is received from someone when that person dies
  • noun: the act of 'inheriting' property
  • synonyms: heritage, benefaction, possession

Examples

  • She began her own business with the 'inheritance' she got from her grandfather.

  • The buildings are part of the city's architectural 'inheritance'.

  • an 'inheritance tax' [=a tax on inherited property or money]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) I don't know how if you want your thr.... Look, Michael... Metro Capitol backed you four years ago when you were a Doctor with a dinky wet page and some inheritance money, We've all done very well, look... Why don't you just stick with stocks.... You know me.... I, I, I, I, I look for value, (..)
    2015 The Big Short