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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Synonyms for Heir apparent
Legatee and heir apparent are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Legatee" instead a noun phrase "Heir apparent".
Legatee
Legatee noun - A person who has the right to inherit property.
Usage example: the couple had no children, so they declared their nephew their only legatee
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Synonyms for Legatee
Heir apparent and legatee are semantically related. You can use "Heir apparent" instead a noun "Legatee".
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Related pairs
- partner and heir apparent
- partner and legatee
- governor and heir apparent
- governor and legatee
- possessor and heir apparent
- possessor and legatee
- owner and heir apparent
- owner and legatee
- proprietor and heir apparent
- proprietor and legatee
- holder and heir apparent
- holder and legatee
- buyer and heir apparent
- buyer and legatee
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