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