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Meaning of word heir apparent from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.
heir apparent noun
Meaning : An heir whose right to an inheritance cannot be defeated if that person outlives the ancestor.
A person who expects to inherit but whose right can be defeated by the birth of a nearer relative.
heir presumptive