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Heredation, n. [med. L. heredatio. Cf. Exheredatioun n.] Inheritance. —1606 Birnie Kirk-b. xix. 36.
The Jewes doe comprise all titular rights vnder one of three: acquisition … , heredation … , lucrifaction