INHERITANCE


Meaning of INHERITANCE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ɪnˈherɪtəns ]

n. 1 something that is inherited. 2 a the act of inheriting. b an instance of this. øinheritance tax a tax levied on property etc. acquired by gift or inheritance. °Introduced in the UK in 1986 to replace Capital Transfer Tax. [ME f. AF inheritaunce f. OF enheriter: see INHERIT]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.