verb
- to deprive (someone, especially a child or heir) of an inheritance or the right to inherit
Usage: present participle of disinherit; legal/formal context
Examples
- The wealthy businessman threatened disinheriting his son if he refused to join the family company.
- Disinheriting a child is a legal right, though it may have emotional consequences.
- She was worried about disinheriting her younger daughter unintentionally through a poorly written will.
- The lawyer warned that disinheriting someone without clear documentation could lead to legal disputes.
- After the argument, he considered disinheriting his eldest son from the estate.
- Disinheriting a spouse may be restricted by law in some jurisdictions.