One who benefits or receives an advantage.
One who benefits from the distribution, especially out of a trust or estate.
One who benefits from the payout of an insurance policy.
Holding some office or valuable possession, in subordination to another; holding under a feudal or other superior; having a dependent and secondary possession.
Bestowed as a gratuity.
A person expected to inherit or take over an enterprise or undertaking once its current manager retires or dies.
A person designated and raised to become the next emperor.
A person designated and raised to become the next king.