An heir (fem. heiress) is one who inherits.

Heir may also refer to:

  • Heir apparent, the first in line to a throne or other title, who cannot be displaced by birth of another heir
  • Heir presumptive, the current first in line to a title
  • Heirs of the line, heirs in the line of succession
  • Heirs of the body, descendants of a particular person who are entitled to inherit a title or property

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