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disinherit

[ dis-in-her-it ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

verb (used with object)

Law. to exclude from inheritance (an heir or a next of kin).
to deprive of a heritage, country, right, privilege, etc.:
the disinherited peoples of the earth.

disinherit

/ ˌdɪsɪnˈhɛrɪt /

First recorded in 1525–35; dis- ¹ + inherit

The attorney suggested Bettencourt might try to disinherit her daughter for “ingratitude.”

Simeon had threatened to disinherit Barry; and Barry had called his father a d––––d obstinate old fool.

So, much against his will, he was obliged to disinherit the young man, and to forbid him to come to court.

Lopez did not suppose that the old man would disinherit his son altogether,—did not, perhaps, wish it.

However, I heartily hope his uncle will disinherit him, for he's a poor fool as well as a sorry fellow.

Did he hope that Mr. Carvel, in a fit of anger, would disinherit me when he found I had deceived him?

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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