Meaning ofinheritin English

Verb

1. to receive property after death; by law
   She will inherit the house from her grandmother.
2. to receive traits from ancestors genomically
   The child may inherit the eye color of his parents.
3. to derive from past conditions or people
   The company will inherit the debts of the acquired firm.
4. to come into inherited assets or title
   The prince is expected to inherit the throne after his father's retirement.