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heirship

American  
[air-ship] / ˈɛər ʃɪp /

noun

  1. the position or rights of an heir; right of inheritance; inheritance.

heirship British  
/ ˈɛəʃɪp /

noun

  1. the state or condition of being an heir

  2. the right to inherit; inheritance

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Etymology

Origin of heirship

First recorded in 1470–80; see origin at heir, -ship

Example Sentences

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When their rich father passed, And they eagerly boarded their heirship.

From Washington Post • Sep. 2, 2021

That heirship hearing would ultimately reveal Taylor’s real identity and offer a window into her troubled past.

From Slate • May 27, 2019

The documents she presented to affirm her heirship were clear forgeries.

From New York Times • May 17, 2019

Some appeals are still pending from people whose claims of heirship were rejected earlier.

From The Guardian • May 19, 2017

Yes, I think he was certainly well advised to declare his heirship voluntarily, instead of having it drawn from him.

From The Lost Heir by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)

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