patrimony
noun /ˈpætrɪməni/
/ˈpætrɪməʊni/
[singular] (formal)- property that is given to somebody when their father dies synonym inheritance
- He feared that his patrimony would not be enough to cover the debts.
- the works of art and treasures of a nation, church, etc. synonym heritage
- The agency is responsible for conserving the country’s cultural patrimony.
Word OriginMiddle English: from Old French patrimoine, from Latin patrimonium, from pater, patr- ‘father’.