heirs presumptive

A form of heir presumptive — Someone who will become an heir (usually to a monarchy) only if no-one with a higher-ranking claim is born.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of heir presumptive
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“heirs presumptive.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/heirs%20presumptive. Accessed November 5, 2026.

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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “heirs presumptive,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/heirs%20presumptive.

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