birthright
n. C / Un. a right or privilege that you have because of the family or country you were born into. It is something you deserve simply because of who you are from birth.
n. a particular right, possession, or privilege to which a person is entitled by birth. Often used in legal or historical contexts regarding inheritance, or metaphorically regarding fundamental human rights.
Free speech is considered a birthright in many democratic countries.
The prince felt that ruling the kingdom was his birthright, regardless of his personal abilities.
The philosopher argued that access to clean water and education should be treated as a universal birthright rather than a luxury reserved for the wealthy.
From birth + right. Compare West Frisian berterjocht (“birthright”), Dutch geboorterecht (“birthright”), German Geburtsrecht (“birthright”). Compare also Icelandic frumburðarréttur (“birthright”).
Often used with the possessive (e.g., 'one's birthright') or as a singular concept.