heir

Definition

  • noun: a person who has the legal right to receive the property of someone who dies
  • noun: one who inherits or is entitled to inherit property
  • often + 'to'
  • synonyms: inherit, inheritor, heritor

Examples

  • The Prince of Wales is (the) 'heir apparent' to the throne of England.

  • The coach named her assistant as her 'heir apparent'.

  • She is the sole 'heir to' her family's fortune.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) I have gold. What can I buy with gratitude? You might be surprised. A Lannister always pays his debts. Your sister's a Lannister, too. My wife is heir to Winterfell. I could carve you out a big piece of it. If and may and could. It's bloody cold up north. Lollys is soft and warm. And close. (..)
    2014 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: Mockingbird Season: 4 Episode 7