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Inheritance

/ɪnˈhɛrɪtəns/noun
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Inheritance is the acquisition of property, titles, or genetic traits from predecessors, often through legal or biological means, ensuring continuity across generations. In contemporary usage, it extends to software development where it allows new code to build upon existing structures, fostering efficiency and innovation in fields like computing and genetics.

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