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The right of succession to property according to age; -- so termed in some of the countries of continental Europe.

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  1. a. The right of succession to property according to age; -- so termed in some of the countries of continental Europe.
  2. a. Property, landed or funded, so attached to a title of honor as to descend with it.
  3. 1. The right of succession to property according to age; -- so termed in some of the countries of continental Europe. 2. (French Law) Property, landed or funded, so attached to a title of honor as to descend with it.
  4. Property, landed or funded, so attached to a title of honor asto descend with it.