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Choose the word which can be substituted for the given phrase/sentence.
Property inherited from one's father or ancestors
Choose the word which can be substituted for the given phrase/sentence.
Property inherited from one's father or ancestors
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The correct option is A Patrimony
'Property inherited from one's father or ancestors' is called Option B, Patrimony. Option A, 'Alimony' is a regular amount of money that a law court orders a person to pay to his partner after separation or divorce. Option C, 'Legacy' is the amount of money or property left to someone in a will. Option D, 'Inheritance' is acquisition of property or money from the past generations to the new one. Thus, options A, C and D are incorrect and the correct word for the given phrase is option B, Patrimony.
'Property inherited from one's father or ancestors' is called Option B, Patrimony. Option A, 'Alimony' is a regular amount of money that a law court orders a person to pay to his partner after separation or divorce. Option C, 'Legacy' is the amount of money or property left to someone in a will. Option D, 'Inheritance' is acquisition of property or money from the past generations to the new one. Thus, options A, C and D are incorrect and the correct word for the given phrase is option B, Patrimony.
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