Ancestral
Ancestral adjective - Of or belonging to or inherited from an ancestor.
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Synonyms for Ancestral
Inheriting and ancestral are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Inheriting" instead an adjective "Ancestral".
Inheriting
Inheriting adjective - Having the legal right to inherit.
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Synonyms for Inheriting
Ancestral and inheriting are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ancestral" instead an adjective "Inheriting".
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And the Duke manages to claw back old Lord Mallerstang's ancestral hall for him from the National Trust when it becomes clear the Duke's nephew will be inheriting that title as well as the dukedom and Mallerstang wishes to leave the lad something.
Source: Big Fancy House
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