heir at law
heir at law is the alternative spelling of heir-at-law.
Meaning of heir-at-law
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?'
Forms of heir at law
| plural | heirs at law |
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Questions about heir at law
- What is heir at law the alternative spelling of?
- Heir at law is the alternative spelling of heir-at-law.
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