primogeniture in German
primogeniture in German is Erstgeborenheit, Erstgeburtsrecht, Primogenitur — primogeniture means the rule or custom by which the eldest child, historically the eldest son, inherits a parent's title, land or estate ahead of any siblings.
primogeniture in German
What does "primogeniture" mean?
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noun The rule or custom by which the eldest child, historically the eldest son, inherits a parent's title, land or estate ahead of any siblings.
"Under primogeniture, the youngest brothers were left to find careers in the army or the church."
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noun The bare fact of being the firstborn child.
"Her claim rested on primogeniture alone."
primogeniture in a sentence
- Under primogeniture, the youngest brothers were left to find careers in the army or the church.
- The 2013 change replaced male-preference primogeniture with an absolute version in the line of succession.
- Her claim rested on primogeniture alone.
Common German translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "primogeniture" in German?
"primogeniture" in German is Erstgeborenheit, Erstgeburtsrecht, Primogenitur. primogeniture means: The rule or custom by which the eldest child, historically the eldest son, inherits a parent's title, land or estate ahead of any siblings.
How do you use "primogeniture" in a sentence?
Example: "Under primogeniture, the youngest brothers were left to find careers in the army or the church." In German, "primogeniture" is Erstgeborenheit, Erstgeburtsrecht, Primogenitur.
Are there other ways to say "primogeniture" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "primogeniture": Erstgeborenheit, Erstgeburtsrecht, Primogenitur.
