heirship

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 judge in that heirship case ruled, correctly, that Taylor had no claim on the gambling kingpin’s estate.

From New York Times • May 17, 2019

The creator of hits such as "Purple Rain" and "When Doves Cry," Prince did not leave behind a will, sparking a protracted legal battle over his estate, with dozens of people filing claims of heirship.

From Reuters • May 19, 2017

They have an heirship, though it may not be spelled exactly like those of the world, yet, for altitude, endurance, speed, and long traveling, it perfectly eclipses them all.

From The Palm Tree Blessing by Shepard, W. E.