DISINHERITING

Verb

disinheriting

present participle of disinherit

Source: Wiktionary


DISINHERIT

Dis`in*her"it, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Disinherited; p. pr. & vb. n. Disinheriting.] Etym: [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.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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