patrimonies
Patrimony, in its broad sense, denotes the set of assets and liabilities that belong to a person, family, organization, or community. In legal and social discourse, patrimony is often treated as a single, transferable estate that can be inherited or used to satisfy obligations. The plural patrimonies is used when referencing multiple estates or domains of heritage.
Etymology: The term derives from Latin patrimonium, from pater, father, reflecting the idea of property transmitted
In civil law jurisdictions, patrimony is a universal or single estate that encompasses all rights and obligations
Cultural patrimony refers to the cultural assets—tangible monuments, artworks, landscapes, and intangible traditions—that a community or
Outside legal contexts, patrimony may describe inherited cultural capital, family wealth, or organizational endowments. The term