legal heir
Noun
Meaning
legal heir (plural legal heirs)
(law) Synonym of heir-at-law
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Examples
After his arrival, he learned that Caesar had adopted him as his legal heir.
The Heimskringla depicts Edward portraying himself as brother and legal heir to both Harold Harefoot and Harthacnut, while pointing out that he had already won the support "of all the people of the country".