disinherit
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.
Origin of disinherit
1Other words from disinherit
- dis·in·her·i·tance, noun
- un·dis·in·her·it·ed, adjective
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How to use disinherit in a sentence
He had elicited proof to his own mind of Robert's innocence and legal evidence of Harry's disinheritance under the will.
The Incendiary | W. A. (William Augustine) LeahyThen you were so circumstanced that your disinheritance under your uncle's will might seriously incommode you?
The Incendiary | W. A. (William Augustine) LeahySidonia had explained to Lady Wallinger the cause of Coningsby's disinheritance.
The World's Greatest Books, Vol III | Arthur Mee and J.A. Hammerton, Eds.The note of permanency in the chronic rite of disinheritance was startling.
Kenny | Leona DalrympleHe had married in disobedience to his father's will, but he never for a moment glanced at the possibility of disinheritance.
Trevlyn Hold | Mrs. Henry Wood
British Dictionary definitions for disinherit
/ (ˌdɪsɪnˈhɛrɪt) /
law to deprive (an heir or next of kin) of inheritance or right to inherit
to deprive of a right or heritage
Derived forms of disinherit
- disinheritance, noun
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