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presumptive

adj

1 based on presumption or probability

2 affording reasonable ground for belief

3    of or relating to embryonic tissues that become differentiated into a particular tissue or organ
presumptive epidermis
♦   presumptively      adv
♦   presumptiveness      n

heir presumptive
      n     (Property law)   a person who expects to succeed to an estate but whose right may be defeated by the birth of one nearer in blood to the ancestor
   Compare     →   heir apparent

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