her·i·tor (h r  -t r)n. An inheritor. [Alteration of Middle English heriter, from Anglo-Norman, from Medieval Latin h  rdit rius; see hereditary.] |
heritor [ˈhɛrɪtə]
n
(Law) Scots Law a person who inherits; inheritor
heritress [ˈhɛrɪtrɪs], heritrix fem n
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | heritor - 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 heir-at-law - the person legally entitled to inherit the property of someone who dies intestate heir presumptive - a person who expects to inherit but whose right can be defeated by the birth of a nearer relative |
How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content.
| ?Page tools | ||
|---|---|---|
|