INHERITING

To take possession of as a right (especially in biblical translations).

Example: "Your descendants will inherit the earth."

To receive (property, a title, etc.), by legal succession or bequest after the previous owner's death.

Example: "After grandad died, i inherited the house."

To receive a characteristic from one's ancestors by genetic transmission.

Example: "Let's hope the baby inherits his mother's looks and his father's intelligence."

To derive from people or conditions previously in force.

Example: "This country has inherited an invidious class culture."

To come into an inheritance.

Example: "Lucky old daniel – his grandfather died rich, and he's inherited."

To derive (existing functionality) from a superclass.

Example: "Modalwindow inherits all the properties and methods of window."

To derive a new class from (a superclass).

To put in possession of.