n. one who acquires property upon the death of another, based on ...

One who is entitled by law to receive part of your estate.

"one who inherits, or has right of inheritance in, the property of another," c. 1300, from Anglo-French heir, Old French oir "heir, successor; heritage, inheritance," from Latin he [..]

Heir [N] [B] [S]Under the patriarchs the property of a father was divided among the sons of his legitimate wives ( Genesis 21:10 ; 24:36 ; 25:5 ), the eldest son getting a larger portion than the rest [..]

person who inherits property or money following the death of the property owner.

Someone who has a right, under state law, to inherit adeceased person's property (which means the closest family members). The term is often used in a broader sense, to include anyone who receive [..]

a person who is entitled by law or by the terms of a will to inherit the estate of another successor: a person who inherits some title or office Inheritance is the practice of passing on property, tit [..]

a man or boy who will receive money, property, or a title when the present owner dies

Under the patriarchs the property of a father was divided among the sons of his legitimate wives (Gen. 21:10; 24:36; 25:5), the eldest son getting a larger portion than the rest. The Mosaic law made s [..]

The Hebrew institutions relative to inheritance were of a very simple character. Under the patriarchal system the property was divided among the sons of the legitimate wives, (Genesis 21:10; 24:36; 25 [..]

Definition Individual who will receive assets upon the death of another (the decedent).

An individual who is entitled to receive all or a portion of a deceased individual’s estate.

yoyresh (yorshim)

To dream that you fall heir to property or valuables, denotes that you are in danger of losing what you already possess. and warns you of coming responsibilities. Pleasant surprises may also follow this dream.   

something out of fantasy where somebody inherits a throne, but a heir is technically anybody that is set to inherit the estate of another, as recognized by the law and/or the predecessor's will. [..]

one who inherits or is entitled to succeed to the possession of property after the death of its owner: as a : one who by operation of law inherits the property and esp. the real property of a ...

(n) a person who is entitled by law or by the terms of a will to inherit the estate of another(n) a person who inherits some title or office

One who could inherit or succeed with an interest in the land under the rules of law when a person dies without a will.

is a person who is entitled to acceptance of the insurance indemnity which becomes a part of heritage if no other entitled persons were determined in insurance contract by the policy-holder, or if the [..]

"Heir" means any person, including the surviving spouse, who is entitled under intestate succession to the property of a decedent who died wholly or partially intestate.

, v. To heir a person is to inherit his property.

A person who is entitled by law or by the terms of a will to inherit the estate of another.

n. "heir," s.v. heir sb. OED. KEY: heir@n

n 18 ayr 1 eyr 2 eyres 1 heir 9 heires 3 heyr 1 heyres 1

A person who inherits or is entitled by law or by the terms of a Will, to inherit the Estate of another person

Someone who inherits, or is designated to inherit, the property of another. *(1564-1616) *: I am my father's heir and only son. *(1688-1744) *: And I his heir in misery alone. *all the heirs * [..]

One who might inherit or succeed to an interest in lands under the rules of law applicable where an individual dies without leaving a will.

One who might inherit or succeed to an interest in lands under the rules of law applicable where an individual dies without leaving a will.

a person who inherits or who is entitled to inherit real estate by provisions of law or under the provisions of a will.