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Rareheir presumptive
The correct spelling is heir presumptive.
How to pronounce heir presumptive
noun
Say it like: Hay-r p-res-ump-tiv-e
The correct spelling is heir presumptive. Someone who will become an heir (usually to a monarchy) only if no-one with a better claim is born.
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Definition
noun
- 1.Someone who will become an heir (usually to a monarchy) only if no-one with a better claim is born.
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