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heir

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﹒A person legally entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.

﹒A person who inherits or is entitled to inherit the legacy, tradition, or qualities of a predecessor.

Examples

﹒The young prince is the sole heir to the kingdom's vast fortune.

﹒After the billionaire passed away, his eldest daughter was named the primary heir to his estate.

﹒She was considered the natural heir to the company's leadership after years of dedicated service.

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