heir apparent

noun

Meaning

(usually monarchy) Someone who will definitely inherit if surviving the one whose property is to be inherited.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

heir presumptive(English)heir(English)heiress apparent(English)heirs and successors(English)heiress-apparent(English)heire(English)heirship(English)successor(English)

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