disinherit

He had elicited proof to his own mind of Robert's innocence and legal evidence of Harry's disinheritance under the will.
The Incendiary|W. A. (William Augustine) Leahy
Then you were so circumstanced that your disinheritance under your uncle's will might seriously incommode you?
The Incendiary|W. A. (William Augustine) Leahy
Sidonia had explained to Lady Wallinger the cause of Coningsby's disinheritance.
The World's Greatest Books, Vol III|Arthur Mee and J.A. Hammerton, Eds.
The note of permanency in the chronic rite of disinheritance was startling.
Kenny|Leona Dalrymple

He had married in disobedience to his father's will, but he never for a moment glanced at the possibility of disinheritance.
Trevlyn Hold|Mrs. Henry Wood

British Dictionary definitions for disinherit

disinherit

/ (ˌdɪsɪnˈhɛrɪt) /

verb (tr)

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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