verb
- to deprive (someone, especially a child or relative) of an inheritance or the right to inherit
Usage: legal/formal context; transitive verb
Examples
- The wealthy businessman decided to disinherit his eldest son due to their disagreement.
- She was disinherited after refusing to follow her parents' wishes.
- He threatened to disinherit any grandchild who did not attend the family reunion.
- The will clearly stated that the youngest daughter would be disinherited.
- Parents have the legal right to disinherit their children in most jurisdictions.
- After the scandal, the family voted to disinherit the disgraced relative.