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1 day ago · Monarchy. An heir apparent ( FEM: heiress apparent) or simply heir is a person who is first in an order of succession and cannot be displaced from inheriting by the birth of another person. [note 1] A person who is first in the current order of succession but could be displaced by the birth of a more eligible heir is known as heir presumptive .
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