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heir presumptive

 
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–noun, plural heirs presumptive.
a person who is expected to be the heir but whose expectations may be canceled by the birth of a nearer heir.
Origin:
1620–30
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heir presumptive  
n.   pl. heirs presumptive
An heir whose claim can be defeated by the birth of a closer relative before the death of the ancestor.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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Main Entry: heir presumptive
see HEIR
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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