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1. (n.) heir presumptive
a person who is expected to be the heir but whose expectations may be canceled by the birth of a nearer heir.
Etymology: (1620–30)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) heir presumptive
a person who expects to inherit but whose right can be defeated by the birth of a nearer relative
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The Nuttall Encyclopedia |
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1. heir presumptive
one whose right of succession is sure if not barred by the birth of one nearer.
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