apparent heir
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The law makes defaming, insulting, or threatening the king, queen, heir apparent, heir presumptive, or regent punishable by three to 15 years in prison.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 31, 2021
A beagle puppy named Wilson, the apparent heir to Opie, the Fold’s mascot who had recently passed away, was getting a lot of attention.
From New York Times • Aug. 19, 2019
Interpol issued so-called red notices for Muammar Gaddafi, his apparent heir and son Saif al-Islam and former military intelligence director Abdullah al-Senussi at the request of the International Criminal Court on Sept.
From BusinessWeek • Sep. 29, 2011
His apparent heir was his chief servant, or steward, Elizur, of Damascus.
From Ancient States and Empires by Lord, John
Colonel Grahame," said Evandale, while the young officer prepared for his expedition, "this young gentleman is your nephew and your apparent heir; for God's sake, permit me to go.
From Old Mortality, Volume 1. by Scott, Walter, Sir
