in⋅her⋅it⋅ance [in-her-i-tuhns] –noun

1.something that is or may be inherited; property passing at the owner’s death to the heir or those entitled to succeed; legacy.

2.the genetic characters transmitted from parent to offspring, taken collectively.

3.something, as a quality, characteristic, or other immaterial possession, received from progenitors or predecessors as if by succession: an inheritance of family pride.

4.the act or fact of inheriting by succession, as if by succession, or genetically: to receive property by inheritance.

5.portion; birthright; heritage: Absolute rule was considered the inheritance of kings.

6.Obsolete. right of possession; ownership.