Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

heir-at-law

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.88 in modern English

Syllables: heir-at-law
IPA

15

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A person legally entitled to inherit the property of someone who dies intestate.

Example Sentences

"'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, thoughtfully. 'And who is that?' pursued my cousin. 'Well, her uncle, Mr. Silas Ruthyn. He's both heir-at-law and next of kin,' pursued Abel Grimston."

Inflected Forms

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

Synonyms

legal heir statutory heir

Antonyms

legatee

Questions

What does heir-at-law mean?: A person legally entitled to inherit the property of someone who dies intestate.

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