Heirship Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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heirship

[หˆerหŒสƒษชp ]

Definition

Context #1 | Noun

legal

The status or position of being an heir, especially to an inheritance.

Synonyms

inheritance, legacy, succession.

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Word Description / Examples
heirship

Legal context when discussing who has the right to inherit property or titles after someone's death.

  • The court will determine the legality of his heirship to the estate.
  • He proved his heirship with the necessary documents.
inheritance

General context when referring to money, property, or characteristics received from someone who has died.

  • She received a large inheritance from her grandmother.
  • His blue eyes are part of his inheritance from his father.
succession

Describing the process of inheriting a title, office, or other positions, often in a formal or organizational context.

  • The succession to the throne was highly contested.
  • There was a clear plan for the succession of company leadership.
legacy

Refers to something handed down from the past, can be used in a broader sense including intangible influence or reputation.

  • Her charitable works are her lasting legacy.
  • The legacy of the ancient civilization is still evident today.

Examples of usage

  • He was next in line for the heirship of the family fortune.
  • The lawyer explained the implications of the heirship to the estate.

Translations

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Origin of 'heirship'

The word 'heirship' originated from the Middle English word 'heirshippe', which in turn came from the Old English word 'ฤ“rscipe'. The concept of heirship has been an integral part of legal systems for centuries, with the idea of passing down inheritance from one generation to the next.


See also: heir, heiress, heirloom, heirlooms, heirs.