Legal Definitions - eisnetia

eisnetia

Eisnetia is a legal term that refers to the portion of an estate that is inherited by the oldest son through primogeniture. This means that when a parent dies, their oldest son will inherit a larger share of the estate than any other siblings.

For example, if a father dies and leaves behind a house and some money, his oldest son would inherit the house and a larger portion of the money than his younger siblings. This is because of the eisnetia tradition.

Another example is if a wealthy landowner dies and leaves behind a large estate, the oldest son would inherit the majority of the land and property, while the other siblings would receive smaller portions.

These examples illustrate how eisnetia works in practice and how it affects the distribution of inheritance within a family.