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    heredity
    /hɪˈrɛdɪti/

    noun

    • 1. the passing on of physical or mental characteristics genetically from one generation to another: "the relative influence of heredity and environment"
    • 2. the inheritance of a title, office, or right: "a second chamber whose membership is largely based on heredity"

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