"forced heir" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: forced heirs [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} forced heir (plural forced heirs)
  1. (law) A person who, under the laws of a particular jurisdiction, can not be disinherited, even by a will. Wikipedia link: forced heir Categories (topical): Law, People

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