Hereditary
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A hereditary ruler; a hereditary peer in the House of Lords.
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: which is passed on as inheritance, by last will or intestate (of a title, honor or right) legally granted to somebody's descendant after that person's death. (of a person) holding a legally hereditary title or rank (of a disease or trait) passed from a parent to offspring in the genes
Example sentence: While hereditary chiefs inhabit the apex of our traditional social systems, it would be a mistake to think they hold all the power. They aren't kings. They aren't dictators. They're answerable to their clans and their matriarchs. All decisions that affect our communities require lengthy, deliberate discussions and careful negotiation.
Familial
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: Of or pertaining to family.