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Scope note
Refers generally to those who succeed or are designated to succeed to property or rank, either by will or law, upon the death of the former possessor. Use specifically in a legal context for those who inherit from an intestate person by operation of law. The term may refer to males or females, but to distinguish only females, use "heiresses."
heirs
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024