disinherit Meaning, Definition & Usage

Dis`in*her"it transitive verb

Etymology

Cf. Disherit, Disheir.

Wordforms

imperfect & past participle Disinherited; present participle & verbal noun Disinheriting

Definitions

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.