heirs apparent Antonyms
Meaning of heirs apparent
heirs apparent
one whose succession especially to a position or role appears certain under existing circumstances, heir presumptive, an heir whose right to succeed (as to a throne) cannot be taken away if he or she outlives the present holder, an heir whose right to an inheritance is indefeasible except by exclusion under a valid will if he or she survives the ancestor
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one whose succession especially to a position or role appears certain under existing circumstances, heir presumptive, an heir whose right to succeed (as to a th
heirs at law, succeeders, successors, heirs, claimants, coheirs, co-heiresses, co-heirs, inheritors, legatees
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The eldest prince was the heir apparent to the throne, poised to succeed his father as king.
The wealthy family's heirs apparent were carefully groomed from infancy to manage their vast inheritance.
The heir apparent of the multinational corporation had a proven track record of success and was widely respected in the business community.
In some monarchies, the heir apparent is not automatically the eldest child but is designated by the reigning sovereign.
