absolute primogeniture

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A form of primogeniture in which sex is irrelevant for inheritance; the oldest surviving child without regard to sex becomes the heir.

Word forms

absolute primogeniture absolute primogenitures

Synonyms

equal primogeniture lineal primogeniture
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