Definitions for: Disinherit

[v] prevent deliberately (as by making a will) from inheriting

Webster (1913) Definition: Dis`in*her"it, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Disinherited;
p. pr. & vb. n. Disinheriting.] [Cf. Disherit,
Disheir.]
1. To cut off from an inheritance or from hereditary
succession; to prevent, as an heir, from coming into
possession of any property or right, which, by law or
custom, would devolve on him in the course of descent.

Of how fair a portion Adam disinherited his whole
posterity! --South.

2. To deprive of heritage; to dispossess.

And disinherit Chaos, that reigns here. --Milton.

Synonyms: disown

Antonyms: bequeath, leave, will

See Also: deprive

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