"minorat" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From German Minorat. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|de|Minorat}} German Minorat Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} minorat (uncountable)
  1. (law, historical) A custom or right, analogous to borough English in England, formerly existing in various parts of Europe, by which certain entailed estates, such as a homestead and adjacent land, descended to the youngest male heir. Tags: historical, uncountable Categories (topical): Law Related terms: majorat
    Sense id: en-minorat-en-noun-9LX-FhfP Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 4 entries, Pages with entries Topics: law
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