Heir
noun
A person who will legally receive property, money, title, etc., from another person when that person dies.
She is the heir to her father's estate.
Often appears as...
- heir apparent
- heir to the throne
noun
Someone who carries on the traits or characteristics of someone else.
As the heir of his father's kindness, he always helped others.
Often appears as...
- heir of virtues
- heir of legacy
noun
A person who will legally receive property, money, title, etc., from another person when that person dies.
She is the heir to her father's estate.
Often appears as...
- heir apparent
- heir to the throne
noun
Someone who carries on the traits or characteristics of someone else.
As the heir of his father's kindness, he always helped others.
Often appears as...
- heir of virtues
- heir of legacy
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Legal Context
Often used in legal scenarios concerning wills, estates or succession rights.
As the eldest child, he was the primary heir to the family mansion.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Family
Heirs are usually family members but can also be friends or organizations.
The charity was named as his heir, surprising his relatives.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Sensitivity
Heir traditions can vary widely by culture; some societies prioritize male heirs.
In her culture, the title of 'heir' could not pass to a daughter.
Pro Tip 1/3Legal Context
Often used in legal scenarios concerning wills, estates or succession rights.
As the eldest child, he was the primary heir to the family mansion.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Family
Heirs are usually family members but can also be friends or organizations.
The charity was named as his heir, surprising his relatives.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Sensitivity
Heir traditions can vary widely by culture; some societies prioritize male heirs.
In her culture, the title of 'heir' could not pass to a daughter.
Pro Tip 1/3Legal Context
Often used in legal scenarios concerning wills, estates or succession rights.
As the eldest child, he was the primary heir to the family mansion.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Family
Heirs are usually family members but can also be friends or organizations.
The charity was named as his heir, surprising his relatives.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Sensitivity
Heir traditions can vary widely by culture; some societies prioritize male heirs.
In her culture, the title of 'heir' could not pass to a daughter.
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Chinaka Hodge: What will...
Some of us said for the first time that we were women, took this oath of solidarity seriously. Some of us bore children and some of us did not, and none of us questioned whether that made us real or appropriate or true. When she asks you of this year, your daughter, whether your offspring or heir to your triumph,
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History vs. Vladimir...
"But what the Bolsheviks did after gaining power wasn't very peaceful. How many people did they execute without trial? And was it really necessary to murder the tsar's entire family, even the children?" "Russia was being attacked by foreign imperialists, trying to restore the tsar. Any royal heir that was rescued
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Why is this painting so...
The King himself had also suffered misfortune, losing both his first wife and his only heir to the throne before remarrying. But the painting obscures their struggle to provide food for their household. Even the monarch's advanced age is concealed through the blurring of the mirror.
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Cradle of Gold: The...
recognize they are many ways the heirs of the of the ruins in the way that an expedition from outside can't be and it's it's about listening to their stories as well and lastly it's about you know I think what is one of the most human and defining characteristics we
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The pharaoh that...
But apparently, these efforts didn't convince everyone, and perhaps someone erased Hatshepsut's image so that the world would forget the disturbance to Maat, and Egypt could be balanced again. Hatshepsut, moreover, was not the legitimate heir to the thrown,
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TEDWomen 2015 in review...
this is an image of her with an heir an unmanned aerial robot and for anyone on the Obama camp who might be watching they look a lot like drones but instead of killing people they actually save people so that's just wanted to make
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Mystery of the Romanovs...
palace the long-awaited heir to the throne was diagnosed with hemophilia the slightest of injuries can bring on premature death for alexei and a crisis of succession for the royal family guards protected the young czarevitch
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4 Lessons in Creativity...
I was disabled from reading. I just had to do it really slowly, and as I did, lingering on those sentences as I had to linger, I fell heir to language's other qualities, which I think has helped me write sentences.
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The Real Cleopatra PIPE...
dendera represents cleopatra at the height of her power this is probably the image of Cleopatra anywhere in Egypt anywhere in the world Cleopatra as the mother of caesarean whom she believes is her rightful heir
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The wars that inspired...
he managed to be reinstated as Protector and have himself and his heirs designated to succeed Henry. But instead of a crown, York's head acquired a pike after he was killed in battle with the Queen's loyalists.
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Chinaka Hodge: What will...
Some of us said for the first time that we were women, took this oath of solidarity seriously. Some of us bore children and some of us did not, and none of us questioned whether that made us real or appropriate or true. When she asks you of this year, your daughter, whether your offspring or heir to your triumph,
Video examples
History vs. Vladimir...
"But what the Bolsheviks did after gaining power wasn't very peaceful. How many people did they execute without trial? And was it really necessary to murder the tsar's entire family, even the children?" "Russia was being attacked by foreign imperialists, trying to restore the tsar. Any royal heir that was rescued
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Why is this painting so...
The King himself had also suffered misfortune, losing both his first wife and his only heir to the throne before remarrying. But the painting obscures their struggle to provide food for their household. Even the monarch's advanced age is concealed through the blurring of the mirror.
Video examples
Cradle of Gold: The...
recognize they are many ways the heirs of the of the ruins in the way that an expedition from outside can't be and it's it's about listening to their stories as well and lastly it's about you know I think what is one of the most human and defining characteristics we
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The pharaoh that...
But apparently, these efforts didn't convince everyone, and perhaps someone erased Hatshepsut's image so that the world would forget the disturbance to Maat, and Egypt could be balanced again. Hatshepsut, moreover, was not the legitimate heir to the thrown,
Video examples
TEDWomen 2015 in review...
this is an image of her with an heir an unmanned aerial robot and for anyone on the Obama camp who might be watching they look a lot like drones but instead of killing people they actually save people so that's just wanted to make
Video examples
Mystery of the Romanovs...
palace the long-awaited heir to the throne was diagnosed with hemophilia the slightest of injuries can bring on premature death for alexei and a crisis of succession for the royal family guards protected the young czarevitch
Video examples
4 Lessons in Creativity...
I was disabled from reading. I just had to do it really slowly, and as I did, lingering on those sentences as I had to linger, I fell heir to language's other qualities, which I think has helped me write sentences.
Video examples
The Real Cleopatra PIPE...
dendera represents cleopatra at the height of her power this is probably the image of Cleopatra anywhere in Egypt anywhere in the world Cleopatra as the mother of caesarean whom she believes is her rightful heir
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The wars that inspired...
he managed to be reinstated as Protector and have himself and his heirs designated to succeed Henry. But instead of a crown, York's head acquired a pike after he was killed in battle with the Queen's loyalists.
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Quote examples
Charles Spurgeon
British Clergyman
Think of what you are, you Christians. You are God's children; you are joint heirs with Christ. The 'many mansions' are for you; the palms and harps of the glorified are for you. You have a share in all that Christ has and is and shall be.
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Felipe VI of Spain
Spanish Royalty
The men and women of my generation are heirs to that great collective success which has been admired worldwide and of which we are so proud. It is now up to us to pass it on to the coming generations.
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Dr. Seuss
American Writer
When at last we are sure, You've been properly pilled, Then a few paper forms, Must be properly filled. So that you and your heirs, May be properly billed.
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William Ellery Channing
American Writer
God be thanked for books; they are the voices of the distant and the dead, and make us heirs of the spiritual life of past ages.
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George Best
Irish Athlete
The best thing about being a dad? Well, I think it's just the thing that every man wants - to have a son and heir.
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H. W. Brands
American Historian
I certainly don't think that the heirs of the American Revolution were a particularly noble class.
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Michael Beschloss
American Historian
It is not always a treat to grow up as the heir to a world-famous leader.
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Alfred Lord Tennyson
British Poet
I the heir of all the ages, in the foremost files of time.
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Seamus Heaney
Irish Poet
I think of Dermot Healy as the heir to Patrick Kavanagh.
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Publilius Syrus
Roman Writer
The weeping of an heir is laughter in disguise.
Quote examples
Charles Spurgeon
British Clergyman
Think of what you are, you Christians. You are God's children; you are joint heirs with Christ. The 'many mansions' are for you; the palms and harps of the glorified are for you. You have a share in all that Christ has and is and shall be.
Quote examples
Felipe VI of Spain
Spanish Royalty
The men and women of my generation are heirs to that great collective success which has been admired worldwide and of which we are so proud. It is now up to us to pass it on to the coming generations.
Quote examples
Dr. Seuss
American Writer
When at last we are sure, You've been properly pilled, Then a few paper forms, Must be properly filled. So that you and your heirs, May be properly billed.
Quote examples
William Ellery Channing
American Writer
God be thanked for books; they are the voices of the distant and the dead, and make us heirs of the spiritual life of past ages.
Quote examples
George Best
Irish Athlete
The best thing about being a dad? Well, I think it's just the thing that every man wants - to have a son and heir.
Quote examples
H. W. Brands
American Historian
I certainly don't think that the heirs of the American Revolution were a particularly noble class.
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Michael Beschloss
American Historian
It is not always a treat to grow up as the heir to a world-famous leader.
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Alfred Lord Tennyson
British Poet
I the heir of all the ages, in the foremost files of time.
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Seamus Heaney
Irish Poet
I think of Dermot Healy as the heir to Patrick Kavanagh.
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Publilius Syrus
Roman Writer
The weeping of an heir is laughter in disguise.
Example 1 of 10
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