heirship (Meaning)

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heirship (n.)

The state, character, or privileges of an heir; right of inheriting.

heirship Sentence Examples

  1. The heirship to the throne passed down through generations, ensuring the stability of the monarchy.
  2. The late billionaire's vast fortune was distributed among his heirs, who bickered over their shares.
  3. The ancient laws of primogeniture determined the heirship of estates, passing down property to the eldest male child.
  4. The disputed heirship of a royal family caused a bitter legal battle that threatened to divide the realm.
  5. The orphaned child had no known heirs, leaving her inheritance to the unknown future.
  6. The heirship to a mysterious hidden treasure was passed down orally, tantalizing generations of adventurers.
  7. The artist's heirship dispute over her iconic paintings led to a heated court case that made headlines.
  8. The young prince's heirship was unjustly contested by a distant relative, who claimed a prior claim to the throne.
  9. The heirship of a wealthy industrialist was complicated by a paternity scandal that raised questions about the legitimacy of the claimants.
  10. The new heirship law abolished the concept of primogeniture, ensuring equal distribution of inheritance among all children.

FAQs About the word heirship

The state, character, or privileges of an heir; right of inheriting.

descendent,inheritor, heiress, descendant, legatee, claimant,successor, heir at law, beneficiary, grantee

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The heirship to the throne passed down through generations, ensuring the stability of the monarchy.

The late billionaire's vast fortune was distributed among his heirs, who bickered over their shares.

The ancient laws of primogeniture determined the heirship of estates, passing down property to the eldest male child.

The disputed heirship of a royal family caused a bitter legal battle that threatened to divide the realm.