heirship
UK/'eəʃɪp/US/'eәʃip/
B2
Definitions
n.
The state or legal right of being an heir.
继承权；继承人的身份。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedheir + -ship (status, condition) = the status of being an heir. As with heir, the h is silent.
Root hered still carries 16 more wordsExample Sentences
- 1.
The court had to determine the question of heirship.