Definition of suus heres
plural sui heredes
\ˈsüēhāˈrāˌdās\
1
Roman law
: an heir (such as a wife, son, daughter or slave) under the paternal power of the decedent at the latter's death
2
Roman law
: an heir in the family of the decedent at his death who becomes sui juris on succeeding to the decedent's property
