- 1(especially of illnesses) given to a child by its parents before it is born a hereditary illness/disease/condition/problem Epilepsy is hereditary in her family.
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- 2that is legally given to someone's child, when that person dies a hereditary title/monarchy
- 3holding a rank or title that is hereditary hereditary peers/rulers
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