Heir presumptive and Inheritor

Heir presumptive

Heir presumptive noun - A person who expects to inherit but whose right can be defeated by the birth of a nearer relative.
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Inheritor and heir presumptive are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Inheritor" instead a noun phrase "Heir presumptive".

Inheritor

Inheritor noun - A person who has the right to inherit property.
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Heir presumptive and inheritor are semantically related. You can use "Heir presumptive" instead a noun "Inheritor".

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