having the position, authority in a government or business organization; being in incumbent of an office.

a man who has a position of authority in a government or business organisation; an officer.

a man who inherits or is legally entitled to inherit, through the natural action of the law, another's property or title upon the latter's death; a heir.

a woman who has a position of authority in a government or business organisation. 2) a woman who inherits or is legally entitled to inherit, through the natural action of the law, another's property or title upon the otheṛs death; a heir.