Assertion: nobility's title | /r/CapableOf | devolve to the eldest daughter
Facets:
value: in the case of daughters
type: OTHER
Source sentences:
text: (thus an Italian family has succeeded to and presently holds the earldom of Newburgh), and in the case of daughters only, these titles devolve to the eldest daughter rather than falling into abeyance (as is the case with ancient English baronies by writ of summons).