Her"it*a*ble (?), a. [OF. h'eritable. See Heritage, Hereditable.]

1.

Capable of being inherited or of passing by inheritance; inheritable.

2.

Capable of inheriting or receiving by inheritance.

This son shall be legitimate and heritable. Sir M. Hale.

Heritable rights ScotsLaw, rights of the heir; rights to land or whatever may be intimately connected with land; realty.

Jacob (Law Dict.).

 

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