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单词 heir apparent
释义

heir apparent

noun

plural heirs apparent
1
: an heir whose right to an inheritance is indefeasible except by exclusion under a valid will if he or she survives the ancestor
2
: heir presumptive
3
: one whose succession especially to a position or role appears certain under existing circumstances

Example Sentences

The coach named her assistant as her heir apparent.
Recent Examples on the Web Prince Charles, who was 4 years old at the time, was the first heir apparent to ever attend such an event. Stephanie Kaloi, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2022 Charles was the longest-serving heir apparent in British history. Katie Frost, Town & Country, 8 Sep. 2022 Already 73-years-old, and the longest-serving heir apparent in British history, some had been looking ahead to the next generation. Mike Rose, cleveland, 8 Sep. 2022 Roberts has graduated, so Fisher-Morris appears to be the heir apparent to start at inside linebacker next to fourth-year junior Omar Speights. oregonlive, 25 Aug. 2022 The hot-headed younger brother of Viserys, Daemon is the heir apparent to the throne so long as no male heir is born. Erik Kain, Forbes, 18 Aug. 2022 Cholowsky is the heir apparent to Doherty Award winner Nicco Marchiol, who started the last two seasons at quarterback for the Huskies. Richard Obert, The Arizona Republic, 26 July 2022 Long has the pedigree to become the heir apparent to Greenwell but don’t expect a coup for the starting position this season. Evan Dudley, al, 26 July 2022 What to know: First in the line of succession, Prince Charles is the longest serving British monarch-in-waiting; he's been the heir apparent since the age of three. Cnn Staff, CNN, 2 June 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Legal Definition

heir apparent

see heir

heir apparent

noun

as in successor

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • successor
  • claimant
  • heir at law
  • heir
  • representative
  • inheritor
  • heiress
  • coheir
  • legatee
  • beneficiary
  • succeeder
  • coheiress
  • assignee
  • devisee
  • descendant
  • grantee
  • descendent
  • scion
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