<p><strong>Noun:</strong></p><ul><li>Something that is or may be inherited; property passing at the owner's death to the heir or those entitled to succeed; legacy.</li><li>The genetic characters transmitted from parent to offspring, taken collectively.</li><li>Something, as a quality, characteristic, or other immaterial possession, received from progenitors or predecessors as if by succession: an inheritance of family pride.</li><li>The act or fact of inheriting by succession, as if by succession, or genetically: to receive property by inheritance.</li><li>Portion; birthright; heritage: Absolute rule was considered the inheritance of kings.</li><li>(Obsolete) Right of possession; ownership.</li></ul>