What is another word for Coheir?

Pronunciation: [kˈə͡ʊe͡ə] (IPA)

Coheirs are individuals who share an inheritance from the same ancestor and have equal rights to its assets. Synonyms for the term coheir include joint heir, coparcener, and co-owner. A joint heir is one of multiple individuals who inherit the same property or estate, while a coparcener refers specifically to a coheir who inherits a share of the ancestral estate from their father. Co-owner, on the other hand, can be used broadly to describe any individual who shares ownership of a property or asset with others. Overall, these synonyms are useful for describing the complex legal arrangements that can arise in inheritance and property rights cases.

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What are the hypernyms for Coheir?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Coheir

His descendant became, in right of his wife, Coheir of the house of Sumeri, vested in Weoley-castle.
"An History of Birmingham (1783)"
William Hutton
You into portions parted haue the world Euen like Coheir's their heritages parte: And now with one accord so many yeares In quiet peace both haue your charges rul'd.
"A Discourse of Life and Death, by Mornay; and Antonius by Garnier"
Philippe de Mornay Robert Garnier
Years pass, and the wild, reckless Ishmael is seen ridiculing Isaac, his puny brother and Coheir.
"Is Slavery Sanctioned by the Bible?"
Isaac Allen

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