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hereditament

[huh-red-i-tuh-muhnt]

hereditament Definition

  • 1property that can be inherited
  • 2anything capable of being inherited, whether real or personal

Using hereditament: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "hereditament" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The house was a hereditament passed down from his grandfather.

  • Example

    The family's wealth was divided among the children as hereditaments.

  • Example

    The land was considered a valuable hereditament by the heirs.

hereditament Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for hereditament

Phrases with hereditament

  • a type of hereditament that includes real property, such as land and buildings

    Example

    The real hereditament was divided among the heirs according to their shares.

  • a type of hereditament that includes personal property, such as money, jewelry, and other movable assets

    Example

    The personal hereditament was distributed among the heirs according to the will.

  • a type of hereditament that includes non-physical assets, such as intellectual property rights, patents, and copyrights

    Example

    The intangible hereditament was left to the surviving spouse according to the will.

Origins of hereditament

from Latin 'hereditamentum', meaning 'inheritance'

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Summary: hereditament in Brief

'Hereditament' [huh-red-i-tuh-muhnt] refers to property that can be inherited, including both real and personal property. It is often used in legal contexts, such as wills and inheritance law. Examples include 'The house was a hereditament passed down from his grandfather.' and 'The land was considered a valuable hereditament by the heirs.'