disinherit

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To exclude from inheritance; to disown.

Pronunciation

/ˌdɪsɪnˈhɛɹɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-disinherit.wav

Word forms

disinherit disinherits disinheriting disinherited

Etymology

From Middle English disenheriten, equivalent to dis- + inherit.

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