secundogeniture

noun

se·​cun·​do·​gen·​i·​ture

sə̇ˌ‧kən(ˌ)dōˈjenəchə(r)

1

: the right or system by which inheritance belongs to the second son

2

: a property or possession inherited by secundogeniture

Word History

Etymology

secundo- (from Latin secundus second, following) + geniture

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