01 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,…
imp. & p. p.
Disinherited; p. pr. & vb. n.
Disinheriting
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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.
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To deprive of heritage; to dispossess.“And disinherit Chaos, that reigns here.” — Milton.