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Heirs

Scope note

Use generally for 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.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000258972

Broader Terms used

<people by state or condition>

Term used for

inheritors

Equivalent Terms used

heir
heir's
heirs'

Created

13yrs ago

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