heir-at-law
heir-at-law noun: a person legally entitled to inherit the property of someone who dies intestate.
Noun
heir-at-law (plural heirs-at-law)
- A person legally entitled to inherit the property of someone who dies intestate.
- 'And to whom,' said Lady Knollys, with an effort, 'will the property belong, in case—in case my little cousin here should die before she comes of age?'
'Eh? Well—wouldn't it go to the heir-at-law and next of kin?' said Doctor Bryerly, turning to Abel Grimston.
'Ay—to be sure,' said the attorney...1865, Sheridan Le Fanu, Uncle Silas
- Synonyms:
- legal heir, statutory heir
- 'And to whom,' said Lady Knollys, with an effort, 'will the property belong, in case—in case my little cousin here should die before she comes of age?'
heir-at-law meaning in Tamil and Thai
heir-at-law in Tamil
- சட்டவழி மரபுரிமையர்
heir-at-law in Thai
- a person legally entitled to inherit the property of someone who dies intestate
- ทายาทโดยธรรม taa-yâat-dooi-tam
Synonyms of heir-at-law
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Forms of heir-at-law
| plural | heirs-at-law |
|---|---|
| alternative form | heir at law |
Questions about heir-at-law
- What does heir-at-law mean?
- Heir-at-law means a person legally entitled to inherit the property of someone who dies intestate.
- What is heir-at-law in Tamil?
- Heir-at-law in Tamil is சட்டவழி மரபுரிமையர். See Heir-at-law meaning in Tamil.
- What part of speech is heir-at-law?
- Heir-at-law is a noun.
- What is the plural of heir-at-law?
- The plural of heir-at-law is heirs-at-law.
Words near heir-at-law in the dictionary
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