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heirs-at-law

heirs-at-law is the plural of heir-at-law.

Meaning of heir-at-law

Noun

heir-at-law (plural heirs-at-law)

  1. 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

Questions about heirs-at-law

What is heirs-at-law the plural of?
Heirs-at-law is the plural of heir-at-law.

Words near heirs-at-law in the dictionary

  1. heirs apparent
  2. heirs at law
  3. heirs by custom
  4. heirs general
  5. heirs presumptive
  6. heirs-at-law
  7. heirship
  8. heirships
  9. heis
  10. Heise
  11. Heisei

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