Heir apparent
Heir apparent noun - An heir whose right to an inheritance cannot be defeated if that person outlives the ancestor.
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Heir and heir apparent are semantically related In some cases you can use "Heir" instead a noun phrase "Heir apparent".
Heir
Heir noun - A person who has the right to inherit property.
Usage example: upon his death, Mr. Parkworth's property was divided evenly among his heirs, four sons and three daughters
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Heir apparent and heir are semantically related in successor topic. You can use "Heir apparent" instead a noun "Heir".
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