Difference between Patrimony and Birthright

What is the difference between Patrimony and Birthright?

Patrimony as a noun is a right or estate inherited from one's father; or, in a larger sense, from any ancestor. while Birthright as a noun is something owed since birth, due to inheritance.

Patrimony

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A right or estate inherited from one's father; or, in a larger sense, from any ancestor. Formerly, a church estate or endowment.

Birthright

Part of speech: noun

Definition: something owed since birth, due to inheritance.

Example sentence: The woman who rules her roost is one of two things: she's illogical, therefore spoiling her children, or she's an iron-fisted disciplinarian, adopting the attitude that rightfully belongs to the man and losing the precious softness that is her birthright.

We hope you now know whether to use Patrimony or Birthright in your sentence.

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