Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
majorat
noun
/ˈmædʒ.ər æt/
Definition
A system of inheritance that grants a family estate or title to the eldest son or the direct descendant, preventing its division among siblings.
Examples
- The majorat allowed the family to maintain their estate for generations without fragmentation.
- In many cultures, the majorat system influenced social structures and familial hierarchies.
Meaning
The term refers to a legal principle or privilege where property is kept intact within a family lineage, typically favoring the firstborn male.
Synonyms
- Primogeniture
- Entailment
