inheritance
n. estate, property left by deceased person to heirs; attributes or genetic qualities passed from parents to offspring; hierarchical transfer of all definitions and methods of a class to its sub-classes (in object-oriented computer programming) | ||||
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Inheritance Definition from Computer & Internet Dictionaries & Glossaries
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inheritance
<programming, object-oriented> In object-oriented programming, the ability to derive new classes from existing classes. A derived class (or "subclass") inherits the instance variables and methods of the "base class" (or "superclass"), and may add new instance variables and methods. New methods may be defined with the same names as those in the base class, in which case they override the original one.
For example, bytes might belong to the class of integers for which an add method might be defined. The byte class would inherit the add method from the integer class.
See also Liskov substitution principle, multiple inheritance.
(2000-10-10)
<programming, object-oriented> In object-oriented programming, the ability to derive new classes from existing classes. A derived class (or "subclass") inherits the instance variables and methods of the "base class" (or "superclass"), and may add new instance variables and methods. New methods may be defined with the same names as those in the base class, in which case they override the original one.
For example, bytes might belong to the class of integers for which an add method might be defined. The byte class would inherit the add method from the integer class.
See also Liskov substitution principle, multiple inheritance.
(2000-10-10)
| Vb Glossary 1.0 |
inheritance
inheritance
The passing of properties from a class to its descendants.
inheritance
The passing of properties from a class to its descendants.
| Noman's Java(TM) Glossary |
inheritance
The concept of classes automatically containing the variables and methods defined in their supertype.
multiple inheritance: When a class simultaneously inherits methods and fields directly from more than one base class or supertype.
single inheritance When a class inherits methods and fields directly from only one base class or supertype.
The concept of classes automatically containing the variables and methods defined in their supertype.
multiple inheritance: When a class simultaneously inherits methods and fields directly from more than one base class or supertype.
single inheritance When a class inherits methods and fields directly from only one base class or supertype.
Inheritance Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
Inheritance
(n.)
Transmission and reception by animal or plant generation.
(n.)
The act or state of inheriting; as, the inheritance of an estate; the inheritance of mental or physical qualities.
(n.)
That which is or may be inherited; that which is derived by an heir from an ancestor or other person; a heritage; a possession which passes by descent.
(n.)
Possession; ownership; acquisition.
(n.)
A perpetual or continuing right which a man and his heirs have to an estate; an estate which a man has by descent as heir to another, or which he may transmit to another as his heir; an estate derived from an ancestor to an heir in course of law.
(n.)
A permanent or valuable possession or blessing, esp. one received by gift or without purchase; a benefaction.
(n.)
Transmission and reception by animal or plant generation.
(n.)
The act or state of inheriting; as, the inheritance of an estate; the inheritance of mental or physical qualities.
(n.)
That which is or may be inherited; that which is derived by an heir from an ancestor or other person; a heritage; a possession which passes by descent.
(n.)
Possession; ownership; acquisition.
(n.)
A perpetual or continuing right which a man and his heirs have to an estate; an estate which a man has by descent as heir to another, or which he may transmit to another as his heir; an estate derived from an ancestor to an heir in course of law.
(n.)
A permanent or valuable possession or blessing, esp. one received by gift or without purchase; a benefaction.
| WordNet 2.0 |
inheritance
Noun
1. hereditary succession to a title or an office or property
(synonym) heritage
(hypernym) acquisition
(derivation) inherit, come into
2. that which is inherited; a title or property or estate that passes by law to the heir on the death of the owner
(synonym) heritage
(hypernym) transferred property, transferred possession
(hyponym) primogeniture
(part-meronym) heirloom
(classification) law, jurisprudence
3. (genetics) attributes acquired via biological heredity from the parents
(synonym) hereditary pattern
(hypernym) heredity, genetic endowment
(hyponym) ancestry, lineage, derivation, filiation
(derivation) inherit
(classification) genetics, genetic science
4. any attribute or immaterial possession that is inherited from ancestors; "my only inheritance was my mother's blessing"; "the world's heritage of knowledge"
(synonym) heritage
(hypernym) attribute
(hyponym) birthright
Noun
1. hereditary succession to a title or an office or property
(synonym) heritage
(hypernym) acquisition
(derivation) inherit, come into
2. that which is inherited; a title or property or estate that passes by law to the heir on the death of the owner
(synonym) heritage
(hypernym) transferred property, transferred possession
(hyponym) primogeniture
(part-meronym) heirloom
(classification) law, jurisprudence
3. (genetics) attributes acquired via biological heredity from the parents
(synonym) hereditary pattern
(hypernym) heredity, genetic endowment
(hyponym) ancestry, lineage, derivation, filiation
(derivation) inherit
(classification) genetics, genetic science
4. any attribute or immaterial possession that is inherited from ancestors; "my only inheritance was my mother's blessing"; "the world's heritage of knowledge"
(synonym) heritage
(hypernym) attribute
(hyponym) birthright
| hEnglish - advanced version |
inheritance
inheritance
\in*her"it*ance\ (?), n. [cf. of. enheritance.]
1. the act or state of inheriting; as, the inheritance of an estate; the inheritance of mental or physical qualities.
2. that which is or may be inherited; that which is derived by an heir from an ancestor or other person; a heritage; a possession which passes by descent. when the man dies, let the inheritance descend unto the daughter.
3. a permanent or valuable possession or blessing, esp. one received by gift or without purchase; a benefaction. to an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away. i. 4.
4. possession; ownership; acquisition. "the inheritance of their loves." to you th' inheritance belongs by right of brother's praise; to you eke &?;longs his love.
5. (biol.) transmission and reception by animal or plant generation.
6. (law) a perpetual or continuing right which a man and his heirs have to an estate; an estate which a man has by descent as heir to another, or which he may transmit to another as his heir; an estate derived from an ancestor to an heir in course of law.
note: the word inheritance (used simply) is mostly confined to the title to land and tenements by a descent. men are not proprietors of what they have, merely for themselves; their children have a title to part of it which comes to be wholly theirs when death has put an end to their parents' use of it; and this we call inheritance.
inheritance
n
1. hereditary succession to a title or an office or property [syn: heritage]
2. that which is inherited; a title or property or estate that passes by law to the heir on the death of the owner [syn: heritage]
3. (genetics) attributes acquired via biological heredity from the parents [syn: hereditary pattern]
4. any attribute or immaterial possession that is inherited from ancestors; "my only inheritance was my mother's blessing"; "the world's heritage of knowledge" [syn: heritage]
similar words(6)
multiple inheritance
single inheritance
inheritance tax
x-linked dominant inheritance
theory of inheritance
x-linked recessive inheritance
inheritance
\in*her"it*ance\ (?), n. [cf. of. enheritance.]
1. the act or state of inheriting; as, the inheritance of an estate; the inheritance of mental or physical qualities.
2. that which is or may be inherited; that which is derived by an heir from an ancestor or other person; a heritage; a possession which passes by descent. when the man dies, let the inheritance descend unto the daughter.
3. a permanent or valuable possession or blessing, esp. one received by gift or without purchase; a benefaction. to an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away. i. 4.
4. possession; ownership; acquisition. "the inheritance of their loves." to you th' inheritance belongs by right of brother's praise; to you eke &?;longs his love.
5. (biol.) transmission and reception by animal or plant generation.
6. (law) a perpetual or continuing right which a man and his heirs have to an estate; an estate which a man has by descent as heir to another, or which he may transmit to another as his heir; an estate derived from an ancestor to an heir in course of law.
note: the word inheritance (used simply) is mostly confined to the title to land and tenements by a descent. men are not proprietors of what they have, merely for themselves; their children have a title to part of it which comes to be wholly theirs when death has put an end to their parents' use of it; and this we call inheritance.
inheritance
n
1. hereditary succession to a title or an office or property [syn: heritage]
2. that which is inherited; a title or property or estate that passes by law to the heir on the death of the owner [syn: heritage]
3. (genetics) attributes acquired via biological heredity from the parents [syn: hereditary pattern]
4. any attribute or immaterial possession that is inherited from ancestors; "my only inheritance was my mother's blessing"; "the world's heritage of knowledge" [syn: heritage]
similar words(6)
multiple inheritance
single inheritance
inheritance tax
x-linked dominant inheritance
theory of inheritance
x-linked recessive inheritance
| JM Welsh <=> English Dictionary |
Didreftad
Didreftad = without inheritance
Didreftad = without inheritance
Etifeddiaeth
Etifeddiaeth = n. an inheritance
Inheritance Definition from Law Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Tax, Inheritance
TAX, INHERITANCE - A tax assessed against the beneficiaries of an estate base on the amount received by each beneficiary and that beneficiary's relationship to the decedent (that is, the shares of close relatives are sometimes assessed at lower rates).
TAX, INHERITANCE - A tax assessed against the beneficiaries of an estate base on the amount received by each beneficiary and that beneficiary's relationship to the decedent (that is, the shares of close relatives are sometimes assessed at lower rates).
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Inheritance
In equitable distribution states inheritance rights, say from your parents,can be considered by the court. Note that most inheritance "rights" are mere expectancies, i.e., they are not vested since you may be disinherited. As a practical matter, even if the court takes into account expectancies, they are generally not given much weight, especially if one’s parents are healthy. Courts avoid placing an economic value on assets of uncertain worth that may or may not be received upon some uncertain future date.
In equitable distribution states inheritance rights, say from your parents,can be considered by the court. Note that most inheritance "rights" are mere expectancies, i.e., they are not vested since you may be disinherited. As a practical matter, even if the court takes into account expectancies, they are generally not given much weight, especially if one’s parents are healthy. Courts avoid placing an economic value on assets of uncertain worth that may or may not be received upon some uncertain future date.
| Dream Dictionary |
Inheritance
To dream that you receive an inheritance, foretells that you will be successful in easily obtaining your desires.
See Estate.
To dream that you receive an inheritance, foretells that you will be successful in easily obtaining your desires.
See Estate.
Inheritance Definition from Arts & Humanities Dictionaries & Glossaries
| English-Latin Online Dictionary |
inheritance
hereditas
hereditas
Inheritance Definition from Religion & Spirituality Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Smith's Bible Dictionary |
Inheritance
See: Heir
See: Heir
| Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary |
Jerusha
banished; possession; inheritance
banished; possession; inheritance
Mareshah
from the beginning; an inheritance
Nahaliel
inheritance; valley of God
Inheritance Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
Inheritance
Inheritance is the practice of passing on property, titles, debts, and obligations upon the death of an individual. It has long played an extremely important role in human societies.
Both anthropology and sociology have made detailed studies in this area. Many cultures feature patrilineal succession, also known as gavelkind, where only male children can inherit. Some cultures also employ matrilineal succession only passing property along the female line. Other practices include primogeniture, under which all property goes to the eldest child, or often the eldest son, or ultimogeniture, in which everything is left to the youngest child. Some ancient societies and most modern states employ partible inheritance, under which every child inherits (usually equally). Historically, there were also mixed systems:
- In eastern Swedish culture, from the 13th century until the 19th century, sons inherited twice as much as daughters. This rule was introduced by the Regent Birger Jarl, and it was regarded as an improvement in its era, since daughters were previously usually left without.
- Among ancient Israelites, the eldest son received twice as much as the other sons.
- Among Galician people it was typical that all children (both men and women) had a part of the inheritance, but one son (the one who inherited the house) inherited one-third of all the inheritance. This son was called the mellorado. In some villages the mellorado even received two-thirds of all the inheritance. This two-thirds would be all the family's lands, while other children received their part in money.
- According to Islamic inheritance jurisprudence, sons inherit twice as much as daughters when no will is left. The complete laws governing inheritance in Islam are complicated and take into account many kinship relations (so wills are usually recomended), but in principle males inherit twice as females. There is one interesting exception: The Indonesian Minangkabau people from West part of Sumatra island despite being strong Muslims employ only complete matrilineal succession with property and land passing down from mother to daughter. They find no contradiction between their culture and faith.
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