heir apparent

• Personne qui succédera incontestablement à une fonction, un titre ou un rôle, souvent dans un contexte juridique ou professionnel pour désigner un successeur dont le droit est évident et indiscutable.

A person who is certain to inherit a position, title, or role, often used in legal or business contexts to refer to a successor whose right is clear and cannot be disputed.

1. Legal successorC1formal

   A person whose right to inherit a title, throne, or property is clear and cannot be taken away by the birth of another heir.

   héritier apparent

   • The prince is the heir apparent to the British throne.
   • In many monarchies, the eldest son is the heir apparent.
   • The heir apparent will assume the title upon the king's death.

2. Obvious successorC1formal

   A person who is expected to take over a role or position from someone else, especially in business or politics.

   successeur désigné

   • The vice president is seen as the heir apparent to the CEO.
   • She is the heir apparent to the company's leadership.
   • The young politician is considered the heir apparent to the party leader.