majorat

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

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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