disinherit

American  

[dis-in-her-it] / ˌdɪs ɪnˈhɛr ɪt /

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.

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disinherit British  

/ 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

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Other Word Forms

• disinheritance noun
• undisinherited adjective

Etymology

Origin of disinherit

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

Example Sentences

But for Marcus to follow this precedent would mean disinheriting his child.

From The Wall Street Journal

She must understand what it means and the effect it will have — in this case, disinheriting her other legal heirs.

From MarketWatch

“A parent can disinherit a child, leaving them nothing,” according to Albertson & Davidson, a law firm with offices across southern California.

From MarketWatch

There are also legal means for disinheriting family members, and failing to include proper ‘no contest’ clauses can lead to expensive litigation, it adds.

From MarketWatch

“I believe there was a will that disinherited us somewhere,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times