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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Synonyms for Heir presumptive
Successor and heir presumptive are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Successor" instead a noun phrase "Heir presumptive".
Successor
Successor noun - A person who follows next in order.
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Synonyms for Successor
Heir presumptive and successor are semantically related. You can use "Heir presumptive" instead a noun "Successor".
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