Heir
/ˈɛər/
Definitions
- (n.) A person legally entitled to inherit property or a title upon the death of another.
The eldest son was the heir to the family estate.
Forms
- heirs
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'heir' usually refers to those who inherit by operation of law, distinct from donees by will.
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