ETYM Old Eng. biquest, corrupted from bequide; pref. be- + AS. cwide a saying, becwethan to bequeath. The ending -est is probably due to confusion with quest. Related to Bequeath, Quest.
(Law) A gift of personal property by will; SYN. legacy.

Practices that are handed down from the past by tradition.

ETYM Cf. Old Fren. enheritance.
1. A title or property that is inherited; SYN. heritage.
2. Any acquisition from past generations; SYN. heritage.
3. Any attribute that passes from parent to offspring; SYN. heritage.
4. Attributes acquired via biological heredity.

ETYM Latin patrimonium, from pater father: cf. French patrimoine. Related to Paternal.
A church endowment.
Inheritance from father or ancestors.
Inherited property.