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Term that denotes those who may inherit a
peerage or baronetcy. The vast majority of
peerages and baronetcies are limited to
inheritance by the heirs male of the body of
the first peer or baronet; the title cannot
be ineherited by a stepson or an adopted son.
Special remainders are sometimes granted to
others of the family (daughters, brothers or
sisters, and the heirs male of their bodies),
especially to military leaders (as was done
for Nelson, Kitchener, Allenby, and
Mountbatten).