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heir

UK
/ɛə/
US
/ɛr/

Translations

heirnoun
heirs
pl
UK
/ɛə/
US
/ɛr/
As the eldest son, he was the heir to his father's estate.
En tant qu'aîné des fils, il était l'héritier de la fortune de son père.
Additional translations
héritierAu sens figuré, pour désigner un successeur ou celui qui reprend un héritage intellectuel, artistique ou scientifique.
Synonyms
successor
descendant
inheritor
legatee
heir apparent
heiradjective
UK
/eə/
US
/ɛr/
Used attributively before a noun to denote connection with heirs or inheritance (e.g., "heir property").
successoralTerme juridique.
The family entered a legal battle over heir property.
La famille s'est engagée dans une bataille juridique au sujet du bien successoral.

Definitions

heirnoun
A person who is entitled by law to inherit the property, rank, title, or office of another upon that person's death.
As the eldest son, he was the heir to his father's estate.
A person who continues the work or is a successor to the legacy of a predecessor.
The young scientist was seen as the heir to the renowned researcher's groundbreaking work.
heiradjective
Relating to heirs or inheritance.
The family entered a legal battle over heir property.
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