heirs and successors
The phrase "heirs and successors" is commonly used in legal contexts to describe those who inherit or take over rights, titles, or obligations from a predecessor.
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Definition
C1Inheritance Law
(legal)Individuals who inherit property, titles, or obligations from a deceased person.
Example
- The will specified that the heirs would receive the family estate.
- Heirs and successors are often named in legal documents to ensure proper transfer of assets.
C1Corporate Law
(legal)Persons or entities that take over a position, office, or role from another, often used in corporate settings.
Example
- The company appointed a successor to the retiring CEO.
- Successors in a corporation may include new owners after a merger.
C2Oaths of Allegiance
(legal, formal)Future rulers or monarchs who will inherit the throne.
Example
- The oath pledged loyalty to the current monarch and their heirs and successors.
- In many countries, oaths of allegiance include a promise to future successors.