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heir apparent

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heir apparent n. the person who is expected to receive a share of the estate of a family member if he/she lives longer, or is not specifically disinherited by will. (See: heir)


See also: legatee


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com, Clausen is expected to be the heir apparent to Heisman Trophy candidate Brady Quinn at Notre Dame.
He moved over to Volkswagen and was expected to become the heir apparent after Pischetsrieder's contract ran out in 2012.
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