Majorat

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Majorat \Ma`jo`rat"\, n. [F. majorat, LL. majoratus. See
     {Major}, a., and cf. {Majorate}.]
     1. The right of succession to property according to age; --
        so termed in some of the countries of continental Europe.
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     2. (French Law) Property, landed or funded, so attached to a
        title of honor as to descend with it.
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