heirskip

/ˈɛərˌskɪp/

Definitions

1. noun

A formal or ceremonial act of transferring or relinquishing a title, property, or right, especially in a court or official setting.

“The heirskip ceremony was a solemn occasion, marking the end of the family’s reign.”

2. verb

To transfer or relinquish a title, property, or right in a formal or ceremonial manner.

“The king heirskipped his throne to his eldest son in a grand ceremony.”

Synonyms

  • relinquish
  • transfer

Antonyms

  • acquire
  • retain