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Definition of Disinherit
1. Verb. Prevent deliberately (as by making a will) from inheriting.
Generic synonyms: Deprive
Antonyms: Bequeath
Derivative terms: Disinheritance, Disowning, Disownment
Definition of Disinherit
1. v. t. 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.
Definition of Disinherit
1. Verb. (transitive) To exclude from inheritance; to disown. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Disinherit
1. [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Medical Definition of Disinherit
1. 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) Origin: Cf. Disherit, Disheir. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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