verb
disinherit
Disinherit (verb) means to deny someone their right to inherit; to cast off as an heir.
verb
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To deny someone their right to inherit; to cast off as an heir.
"Excuses for disinheriting people, that we swear we're not making up"
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Etymology
Came into English via Middle English disenheriten; equivalent to dis- plus inherit.
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What is the meaning of disinherit?
"disinherit" (verb) means to deny someone their right to inherit; to cast off as an heir.
What is another word for disinherit?
Other words for "disinherit" include disown.
What is the opposite of disinherit?
The opposite of "disinherit" is bequeath.
