Heirship: meaning, definitions and examples

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.

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.

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.

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.