disinherit

[ dis-in-her-it ]
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verb (used with object)
  1. Law. to exclude from inheritance (an heir or a next of kin).

  2. to deprive of a heritage, country, right, privilege, etc.: the disinherited peoples of the earth.

Origin of disinherit

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

Other 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) Leahy
  • Then you were so circumstanced that your disinheritance under your uncle's will might seriously incommode you?

    The Incendiary | W. A. (William Augustine) Leahy
  • Sidonia 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 Dalrymple
  • He 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

disinherit

/ (ˌdɪsɪnˈhɛrɪt) /


verb(tr)
  1. law to deprive (an heir or next of kin) of inheritance or right to inherit

  2. to deprive of a right or heritage

Derived forms of disinherit

  • disinheritance, noun

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