| Domain | Definition | ||
| Noah Webster | [Noun] The man who, during the life of his ancestor, is entitled to succeed to his estate or crown.. Source: Webster's 1828 American Dictionary. | ||
| Literature | Heir-apparent The person who will succeed as heir if he survives. At the death of his predecessor the heir-apparent becomes heir-at-law. Source: Brewer's Dictionary. | ||
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