Birthright

Definitions

Something a person is entitled to due to the circumstances of their birth, such as an inheritance or citizenship.

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Examples

“Not only has suburban life separated the great concentrated masses of our people from their birthright of meadows, fields and woods; of Nature, in her untamed splendour and mystery, most of them have⟳ never had so much as a momentary glimpse.”

“Though it's the birthright of man to unify and live⟳ his life as one / A whisper⟳ of the word will let⟳ you soar with your soul”

“But a practically solo sequence of Dany walking through her old empty house without saying anything for minutes on end⟳ is, let’s say⟳, a lot to ask⟳ of Emilia Clarke. She’s back at Dragonstone to reclaim her birthright, the seven or so kingdoms.”

“For one, it clearly states that American citizenship is a birthright for all people who are born on American soil — something that President Donald Trump has announced he wants to end⟳.”

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