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birthright

noun

ˈbərth-ˌrīt

Definition of birthright

as in inheritance

something that is or may be inherited believed that the house was her birthright

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as in right

something to which one has a just claim the promotion is his birthright, after the work he put in

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Recent Examples of birthright These are public lands that are owned by all of us as a birthright. — Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 26 Aug. 2026 However, claiming his birthright means surviving the Renaissance’s most ruthless rival — his own family, who refuse to accept him. — Peter White, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2026 The nations that participate in these programs view a descendant’s citizenship as a birthright that can be activated by filing a few forms to prove their lineage. — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026 In a country with as much wealth as ours, healthcare should be a human right to all people as a birthright. — Elijah Manley, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for birthright

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Talking about death and inheritance is a way of protecting relationships, preserving dignity, and reducing uncertainty for those who will live with the consequences.

— Christina Wing, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2026
All the accounts of her story agree that this young heiress, named Maria de Lourdes Fernandes, witnessed the deaths of her parents; her guardian then locked her up and drove her to suicide to get her inheritance.

— Marcus Librizzi, The Conversation, 26 Oct. 2026

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Marketed under the brand name Keytruda, pembrolizumab is considered to be something of a wonder drug in its own right, with just 30% of patients relapsing in the first two years of treatment.

— Mike McRae October 25, New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2026
Machado left Venezuela in December for Norway to accept the Nobel Peace Prize, which she was awarded for promoting democratic rights in her country.

— Michael Rios, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of right

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Unlike the malware embedded in phone firmware, these Google Play apps lacked the elevated system privileges needed to silently install other applications.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Filmmaking for me is such a privilege to be able to do for a living.

— Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026

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