Primogeniture

Synonyms of primogeniture

• inheritance
• firstborn right
• eldest son inheritance

Antonyms of primogeniture

• ultimogeniture
• equal inheritance
• equal division

Collocations of primogeniture

primogeniture laws

Frequency: 80 %

The primogeniture laws in that country favor the eldest son in inheritance.

primogeniture system

Frequency: 75 %

Under the primogeniture system, the eldest child inherits the family estate.

primogeniture tradition

Frequency: 70 %

The primogeniture tradition has been upheld for generations in their family.

primogeniture custom

Frequency: 65 %

In some cultures, primogeniture custom dictates that the eldest child inherits everything.

primogeniture practice

Frequency: 60 %

The primogeniture practice has been a controversial topic in modern society.

Idiomatic Expressions for primogeniture

• Phrase: break the primogeniture
  Meaning: to go against the tradition of eldest son inheritance
  Usage: The family decided to break the primogeniture and divide the inheritance equally among all the children.