What does HEIRS mean?
Heirs
- Parts of Speech: Noun
- Definitions: plural noun of heir, a person legally entitled to the property or rank of another on that persons death.
- Pronunciations: US: /ɛrz/, UK: /eəz/
- Origin and Usage: The word "heirs" originated from the Middle English word "eir" and Old English word "ǣr", meaning "heir, successor, descendant". It has been used in English since the 12th century. The word is commonly used in legal documents, wills, and inheritance laws.
- Synonyms: successors, inheritors, beneficiaries, legatees
- Related Words: heirs, share, asset, trust, legacy
- Example Sentences:
- After the death of his father, John and his sister became the sole heirs to the family fortune.
- The heirs of the deceased businessman are currently in a legal battle over his vast estate.
- According to the will, the heirs will only receive their inheritance after they turn 21 years old.
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