disinherit

[ dis-in-her-it ]

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.

disinherit

/ ˌdɪsɪnˈhɛrɪt /

verb

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

• ˌdisinˈheritance, noun

Other Words From

• disin·heri·tance noun
• undis·in·herit·ed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of disinherit¹

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

Example Sentences

Over the weekend, the three-term senator was disinherited by her GOP family in Alaska.

From The Daily Beast

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

From The Daily Beast

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

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