disinherit
verb (used with object)
to exclude from inheritance (an heir or a next of kin).
disinheriting
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present participleof disinherit.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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“A lot of parents in new relationships end up, unbeknownst to them, disinheriting their children,” said Stacy Francis, a New York City-based certified financial planner.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026
But for Marcus to follow this precedent would mean disinheriting his child.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 11, 2026
Another post suggested disinheriting children, and deploying "your thoughts about the estrangement in the will as a last word."
From Salon ● Dec. 18, 2024
If your spouse isn’t willing, you can talk to the attorney about your options, but understand that disinheriting them may not be possible.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 1, 2021
"The Emperor Alexander, with his views on legitimacy and monarchical rights, would hardly approve of the disinheriting of dynasties."
From For Sceptre and Crown, Vol. II (of II) A Romance of the Present Time by Johann Ferdinand Martin Oskar Meding
