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cadency

Pronunciation: /ˈkeɪd(ə)nsi/
Definition of cadency

noun

[mass noun] chiefly Heraldry
  • the status of a younger branch of a family: the arms of younger sons are differenced by marks of cadency

Origin:

early 17th century (in the sense 'rhythm or metrical beat'): based on Latin cadent- 'falling', from the verb cadere. The current sense is apparently by association with cadet

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