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heir apparent

The correct spelling is heir apparent.

How to pronounce heir apparent

noun

Say it like: Hay-r a-ppa-ren-t

The correct spelling is heir apparent. (usually monarchy) Someone who will definitely inherit if surviving the one whose property is to be inherited.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.(usually monarchy) Someone who will definitely inherit if surviving the one whose property is to be inherited.

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