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Meanings of heritage in English

Portuguese
legado
Catalan
herència
Spanish
herencia

That which is inherited; a title or property or estate that passes by law to the heir on the death of the owner.

legado

The process of firing clay has been used to craft the body of three generations of women; reflecting inter-generational relationships and bonds which promote mutual influence, respect and responsibility.

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Examples for "inheritance"
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He said he needed to work out an inheritance problem with her.
Mission road
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My brother just wants as much money as possible from his inheritance.
The Guardian
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The farther we move in the generations, the fainter grown the inheritance.
Other Things Being Equal
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IT'S the one type of inheritance that can actually cost you money.
News.com.au
5
They presided in the civil courts and determined questions of disputed inheritance.
Caesar: A Sketch
Usage of heritage in English
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Free migration of national assets that form part of our natural heritage.
The South African
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The vines themselves, transplants from Europe, carry a genetic heritage far older.
Wired
3
Of particular value to local heritage groups and and tidy town committees.
The Irish Times
4
A draft of the new WA heritage laws was released this week.
The Guardian
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There's a question mark over the future of the Whangarei heritage museum.
Radio NZ
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The Aboriginal heritage amendments are expected to come before parliament in July.
The Guardian
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In Ethiopian society, people are very proud of their heritage, Tamrat said.
Reuters
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The heritage, the history, the-ahem-timelessnessofit all remains precisely the point.
Wired
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Mr Campbell said sharks have significant links to Pacific culture and heritage.
Radio NZ
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Now Saudi families, schools and students come to study architecture and heritage.
Reuters
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From colonial days to contemporary times, Sri Lanka has a proud heritage.
The Irish Times
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I did not know how far they had forgotten their human heritage.
The Island of Dr. Moreau
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And We gave them as a heritage to the children of Israel.
Three Translations of The Koran (Al-Qur'an) side by side
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The prophets and psalms of Israel also belong to our holy heritage.
The Grey Book / A collection of protests against anti-semitism a...
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Parihaka remains a vital symbol of non-violent action and our shared heritage.
Radio NZ
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Today, the city's music scene continues to reflect its rich musical heritage.
BBC
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