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patrimony Definition

pat·ri·mony (pa′trə mō′nē)

noun pl. -·nies

  1. property inherited from one's father or ancestors
  2. property endowed to an institution, as a church
  3. anything inherited, as a characteristic or tendency

Etymology: ME patrimoigne < OFr patrimoine < L patrimonium < pater, father + -monium, -mony

patrimony Related Forms

pat′·ri·mo′·nial adjective

patrimony Synonyms

patrimony

n.

inheritance, birthright, dowry, heritage; see gift 1. See syn. study at heritage.

patrimony Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • foundation: The transfer of assets to the patrimony of the foundation may be effected by public or private document.
  • humanity: In the afternoon, we'll stop over in the handsome colonial town of Cuenca, cultural patrimony of humanity.
  • state: Those who used the dictatorship to become rich, to buy the patrimony of the state, to dismiss the defenseless worker.
  • people: Although the US would seize the fields and restart production, oil would remain " the patrimony of the Iraqi people.

Converse of object

  • constitute: For all legal purposes, the assets of the foundation shall constitute a separate patrimony from the personal assets of the founder.
  • have: Gualchos has a wide cultural patrimony in which the church of the 16th century stands out.
  • preserve: Accordingly it never sought to preserve the communal patrimony; but thought it more advantageous to increase the number of small proprietors.
  • destine: A Private Interest Foundation should be established with a patrimony destined to fulfill its objectives, which shall be no less than US$10,000.00.
  • say: Said patrimony may be increased by additional contributions of the founder or third parties.
  • receive: Together with the gift of life, they receive a whole patrimony of experience.

Adjective modifier

  • cultural: Gualchos has a wide cultural patrimony in which the church of the 16th century stands out.
  • initial: The initial patrimony may be increased by the creator of the foundation, hereinafter called the founder, or by any other person.
  • own: A Private Interest Foundation, as juridical person with its own patrimony, has the capacity to execute rights and acquire obligations.
  • national: Thus the concept of a national patrimony is considerably weakened.
  • separate: For all legal purposes, the assets of the foundation shall constitute a separate patrimony from the personal assets of the founder.
  • natural: The diversity of our cultural and natural patrimony and the joy of our people are the very attributes that most fascinate visitors.

Preposition: by

founder: Periodic sums of money or other assets may also be incorporated to the patrimony by the founder or by third parties.

Preposition: in

case: The destination to be given to the assets of the foundation and the method of liquidation of its patrimony in case of dissolution.