paternal inheritance
[pəˈtɜːrnəl ɪnˈherɪtəns]
nounpl: paternal inheritances
herança paterna
1. Property, assets, or genetic material passed down from a father to his children or descendants
The family business was part of his paternal inheritance.
O negócio familiar fazia parte de sua herança paterna.
2. In genetics, traits or DNA sequences inherited specifically from the paternal parent
The child's eye color was a direct paternal inheritance from his father.
A cor dos olhos da criança era uma herança paterna direta do pai.
3. Cultural, moral, or behavioral traditions transmitted from father to son
Hard work was considered part of the family's paternal inheritance.
O trabalho árduo era considerado parte da herança paterna da família.
In Brazil, paternal inheritance holds significant cultural weight due to traditional family structures and the importance of patriarchal lineage in property transmission. Legal systems in both Brazil and Portugal recognize paternal inheritance in succession laws. The concept is particularly relevant in discussions of family businesses, land ownership, and genetic studies. In contemporary usage, the term is increasingly used in genetic and medical contexts when discussing inherited conditions or traits from the father.
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