ultimogeniture
Ultimogeniture is a form of inheritance in which the youngest child inherits the estate. This practice contrasts with primogeniture, where the eldest child inherits, and ultimogeniture. It is a less common form of inheritance than primogeniture. In some societies, ultimogeniture was practiced to keep the family land intact and ensure the parents were cared for in their old age by the youngest child who remained at home. The other children would typically leave to seek their fortunes elsewhere, often through marriage or by joining the military or clergy.
The practice of ultimogeniture has been observed in various cultures throughout history. For example, it was
While primogeniture became the dominant form of inheritance in many European feudal systems, ultimogeniture persisted in