dukeA title given to someone of high rank in certain countries, such as the UK, Spain, and Italy.
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A male holding the highest hereditary title in the British and certain other peerages."His father is a duke, so he eventually inherits the title as well."
inheritanceProperty or money that you receive from someone when they die, or the fact of receiving something when someone dies.
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An amount of money, property, etc. that is received from someone when they die."The sisters had a fierce disagreement over their father's inheritance."
heirA person who is legally entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.
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A person legally entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death."As the oldest son, he is the heir to the family estate."
matrimonialRelated to marriage or married people.
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Relating to marriage or married people."They engaged in lengthy matrimonial discussions before deciding to elope."
nobilityA group of socially prominent people with titles conferred by heredity, for example, dukes and counts.
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The group of people belonging to the noble class in a country, especially those with a hereditary or honorary title."The ball was attended by members of the highest nobility."