disinherit
verb (used with object)
to exclude from inheritance (an heir or a next of kin).
have disinherited
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present perfectof disinherit.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Sir," said he, "I have disinherited a nephew, who is in the army, because he would not exchange his commission and go to the West Indies.
From Joseph Andrews Vol 1 by Henry Fielding
He would have disinherited him—disinherited Ross, turned him out—penniless!
From The Riddle of the Spinning Wheel by Mary E. Hanshew
You know that he must be a very wicked man for uncle to have disinherited him.
From Vain Fortune by George (George Augustus) Moore
Your folks have disinherited you—you have almost nothing, and I will not change my mind.
From Northern Lights by Gilbert Parker
He gave me his blessing, and left his curse for his unworthy son, whom he would have disinherited had he possessed anything in the world save his honourable name.
From Too Rich A Romance by Adolph Streckfuss
