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
Words Nearby disinherit
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How to use disinherit in a sentence
Over the weekend, the three-term senator was disinherited by her GOP family in Alaska.
It’s Time for Murkowski to Leave the Dark Side and Join the Dems | Margaret Carlson | July 14, 2021 | The Daily BeastThe 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.
The Kellys and the O'Kellys | Anthony TrollopeSo, much against his will, he was obliged to disinherit the young man, and to forbid him to come to court.
The Olive Fairy Book | VariousLopez did not suppose that the old man would disinherit his son altogether,—did not, perhaps, wish it.
The Prime Minister | Anthony Trollope
However, I heartily hope his uncle will disinherit him, for he's a poor fool as well as a sorry fellow.
Camilla | Fanny BurneyDid he hope that Mr. Carvel, in a fit of anger, would disinherit me when he found I had deceived him?
Richard Carvel, Complete | Winston Churchill
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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