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heir presumptive
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heir presumptive
n. pl. heirs presumptive
An heir whose claim can be defeated by the birth of a closer relative before the death of the ancestor.
heir presumptive
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(Law) Property law a person who expects to succeed to an estate but whose right may be defeated by the birth of one nearer in blood to the ancestor Compare heir apparent
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Noun1.heir presumptive - a person who expects to inherit but whose right can be defeated by the birth of a nearer relative
heir, heritor, inheritor - a person who is entitled by law or by the terms of a will to inherit the estate of another
heir apparent - an heir whose right to an inheritance cannot be defeated if that person outlives the ancestor
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