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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
Noun
Property law a person who expects to succeed to an estate but whose right may be defeated by the birth of an heir nearer in blood to the ancestor
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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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The heir presumptive, the very William Walter Elliot, Esq.
Persuasion by Austen, Jane View in context
Heir presumptive, his lordship's next brother, Stephen Robert, married to Ella, youngest daughter of the Reverend Silas Marden, Rector of Runnigate, and has issue, three daughters.
The Haunted Hotel by Collins, Wilkie View in context
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