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Pronunciation / Transliteration: jì chéng quán
"法庭审理了关于该庄园的继承权案件。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The state, character, or legal status of being an heir.
"The court examined historical documents to establish clear heirship to the vast estate." - 2
The legal right of inheriting property, titles, or a position.
"Disputes over heirship often lead to prolonged family litigation in probate courts."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Middle English word 'heire' (from Old French 'heir', ultimately from Latin 'heres') combined with the Germanic suffix '-ship' denoting condition, state, or office. It emerged during the late Middle English period to legally define the status, rights, or condition of being an heir.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Heirship" is said worldwide
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hérédité
Transliteration: e-re-di-te
"Les droits d'hérédité ont été contestés devant le tribunal."
Erbfolge
Transliteration: ɛʁpˌfɔlɡə
"Die rechtmäßige Erbfolge wurde durch ein Testament geklärt."
eredità
Transliteration: e-re-di-ta
"La questione dell'eredità è stata risolta dai giudici."
herencia
Transliteration: e-ɾen-θja
"Los documentos legales confirmaron su legítima herencia."
herança
Transliteration: e-ɾɐ̃-sɐ
"A disputa pela herança durou vários anos."
उत्तराधिकार
Transliteration: uttaradhikar
"अदालत ने संपत्ति के उत्तराधिकार की पुष्टि की।"
继承权
Transliteration: jì chéng quán
"法庭审理了关于该庄园的继承权案件。"
상속권
Transliteration: sangsokgwon
"그는 법적으로 정당한 상속권을 가지고 있다."
相続権
Transliteration: sōzokuken
"裁判所は彼の正当な相続権を認めた。"
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