disinheritance

American  

[dis-in-her-it-uhns] / ˌdɪs ɪnˈhɛr ɪt əns /

noun

plural

disinheritances

1. the act of disinheriting; the fact or condition of being disinherited.

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Example Sentences

This serves to avoid the complete disinheritance of a surviving spouse.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 7, 2026

Exile and loss, battle and betrayal, disinheritance and vengeance, old age and human frailty — of all the grandeur and pathos of “King Lear,” one theme had always stood out for him.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2024

But where laws fail to protect widows, the resolution of disinheritance disputes often comes down to family mediation alone.

From Seattle Times • May 10, 2022

The disinheritance of Mrs. Radziwill was widely interpreted as another sign of strain between the sisters, whose relationship had captivated the press and public throughout their lives.

From New York Times • Feb. 16, 2019

"You are my friends. We share a common disinheritance, and it's said that confession is good for the soul. Have I your permission?"

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison