heir apparent


Definition: Meaning of, heir apparent in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ɛː əˈpar(ə)nt /

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heir apparent heirs apparent
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  1. an heir whose right to receive the family property, money, or title cannot be taken away
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  2. someone who seems very likely to take over a person's job, position etc when that person leaves
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