birthright

Etymology

birth + right

noun

  1. Something a person is entitled to due to the circumstances of their birth, such as an inheritance or citizenship.
    Though it's the birthright of man to unify and live his life as one / A whisper of the word will let you soar with your soul 1973, “California Saga (The Beaks Of Eagles)”, in Robinson Jeffers (lyrics), Holland, performed by The Beach Boys
    But a practically solo sequence of Dany walking through her old empty house without saying anything for minutes on end is, let’s say, a lot to ask of Emilia Clarke. She’s back at Dragonstone to reclaim her birthright, the seven or so kingdoms. July 16, 2017, Brandon Nowalk, “Chickens and dragons come home to roost on Game Of Thrones (newbies)”, in The Onion AV Club

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