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heir definition - legal

n

Colloquially used to refer to anyone who inherits under a will or otherwise. 
collateral heir
A descendant through an indirect line, such as the issue of a sibling or cousin. See also issue.
heirs and assigns

Archaic

Archaic. A phrase formerly necessary for the creation of a fee simple.
lineal heir
An heir who is above or below the decedent in the direct line of descent, such as a parent or child.

Webster's New World Law Dictionary Copyright © 2006 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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