In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
Property handed down after the death of a person

Options

A. legacy
B. legend
C. patrimony
D. inheritance

Answer

D

Explanation

inheritance (N.) : the money, property, etc. that you receive from somebody when he dies
legacy (N.) : money/property that is given to you by somebody when he dies: inheritance
legend (N.): a story from ancient times about people and events, that may/may not be true, myth
patrimony (N.) : property that is given to somebody when his father dies, inheritance