Meanings
nounforced heir (plural forced heirs)
plural forced heirs
- lawA person who, under the laws of a particular jurisdiction, can not be disinherited, even by a will.
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APA
forced heir. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/forced%20heir
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“forced heir.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/forced%20heir. Accessed November 4, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “forced heir,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/forced%20heir.
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