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Heir
01
someone who has the legal right to inherit the property, money, or title of a deceased individual
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Human
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
heirs
Examples
As the eldest son, he is the rightful heir to his father's estate.
02
a person who inherits or continues the work, role, or tradition of a predecessor
Examples
She is the heir to her mentor's scientific research.
