disinherit (Meaning)
disinherit (v)
prevent deliberately (as by making a will) from inheriting
disinherit (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.
To deprive of heritage; to dispossess.
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disinherit Sentence Examples
- The wealthy philanthropist decided to disinherit his wayward son, leaving nothing to him in his will.
- The estranged uncle disinherited his entire extended family, severing all financial ties with them.
- The disapproving parents disinherited their daughter for marrying against their wishes, leaving her without a cent.
- In a shocking move, the testator disinherited his closest relatives, opting to bequeath his estate to a charitable organization.
- Despite his father's disinheritance, the determined young man built a successful business empire from scratch.
- Fearful of his father's disapproval, the obedient son never dared to challenge the disinheritance, lest he lose everything.
- The scandalous revelation of the disinherited heir's secret gambling addiction cast a shadow over the family's reputation.
- The disinherited siblings banded together, vowing to fight for their rightful share of the family fortune.
- The lawyer skillfully navigated the legal complexities of the disinheritance case, ensuring a fair distribution of assets.
- The disinherited descendant felt a pang of regret as he gazed upon the family portrait, a reminder of the bonds that had once united them.
FAQs About the word disinherit
prevent deliberately (as by making a will) from inheritingTo cut off from an inheritance or from hereditary succession; to prevent, as an heir, from coming into
bereave,deprive, commandeer, strip, appropriate, dispossess, evict, impound,usurp, annex
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The wealthy philanthropist decided to disinherit his wayward son, leaving nothing to him in his will.
The estranged uncle disinherited his entire extended family, severing all financial ties with them.
The disapproving parents disinherited their daughter for marrying against their wishes, leaving her without a cent.
In a shocking move, the testator disinherited his closest relatives, opting to bequeath his estate to a charitable organization.
