primogeniture in the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary

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primogeniture [Brit ˌprʌɪmə(ʊ)ˈdʒɛnɪtʃə, Am ˌpraɪmoʊˈdʒɛnəˌtʃər, ˌpraɪmoʊˈdʒɛnəˌtʃʊr] N

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Sometimes, however, primogeniture can operate through the female line.
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Nevertheless, at least until the 11th century, royal succession generally followed the ordinary system of primogeniture.
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The emperor's position, unless deposed in a rebellion, was always hereditary, usually by agnatic primogeniture.
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A persons rank was ultimately determined by the principle of primogeniture.
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The elite hoped to continue tradition and the status quo, through institutions such as the law of primogeniture (first-born son inherits everything).
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This usage is consistent with the importance of primogeniture.
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The customs of primogeniture and ultimogeniture are not found.
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From 1853 until 1953, the crown passed according to agnatic primogeniture.
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Issues of inheritance caused family strife as primogeniture became common, in contrast to the division of succession designated by law before the 14th century.
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However, primogeniture increasingly won legal cases over proximity in later centuries.
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