inofficious

[ in-uh-fish-uhs ]

adjective

, Law.

1. being inconsistent with moral duty and natural affection.

inofficious

/ ˌɪnəˈfɪʃəs /

adjective

1. contrary to moral obligation, as the disinheritance of a child by his parents

   an inofficious will

Derived Forms

• ˌinofˈficiousness, noun
• ˌinofˈficiously, adverb

Other Words From

• inof·ficious·ness in·of·fi·ci·os·i·ty [in-, uh, -fish-ee-, os, -i-tee], noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of inofficious¹

From the Latin word inofficiōsus, dating back to 1595–1605. See in- ³, officious

Example Sentences

And it is remarkable under what colour the children were to move for relief in such a case: by suggesting that the parent had lost the use of his reason, when he made the inofficious testament.

From Project Gutenberg

Unless a legitimate portion, a fourth part, had been reserved for the children, they were entitled to institute an action or complaint of inofficious testament; to suppose that their father's understanding was impaired by sickness or age, and respectfully to appeal from his rigorous sentence to the deliberate wisdom of the magistrate.

From Project Gutenberg

Unless a legitimate portion, a fourth part, had been reserved for the children, they were entitled to institute an action or complaint of inofficious testament; to suppose that their father's understanding was impaired by sickness or age; and respectfully to appeal from his rigorous sentence to the deliberate wisdom of the magistrate.

From Project Gutenberg