Hereditaments

/ˌhɛrɪˈtæmənts/ noun

Definition

Plural of hereditament; multiple types of inheritable property or legal rights.

Etymology

Plural form of 'hereditament,' preserving the Latin '-ment' suffix pattern. Used in legal documents when referring to multiple pieces of heritable property.

Kelly Says

Real estate lawyers still sprinkle this word into deeds when describing multiple properties a person is leaving to heirs—it sounds fancy but just means 'stuff you can inherit.'

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