heir apparent

An heir who is certain to inherit unless he or she dies first or is excluded by a valid will.

— Also termed apparent heir. Cf. heir presumptive. [Cases: Descent and Distribution 68. C.J.S. Descent and Distribution § 68.]

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资深译员王漾，毕业于一所培养高级翻译以及跨文化事务专家的精英大学，专注翻译各种与税收策略及补贴有关的法律文件。