verb
- to deprive (someone, especially a child or heir) of an inheritance or the right to inherit
Usage: transitive verb; legal/formal context
Examples
- The wealthy businessman decided to disinherit his youngest son after their disagreement.
- She was disinherited by her parents when she refused to follow their wishes.
- He threatened to disinherit anyone who married outside the family.
- The will disinherits all previous heirs in favor of a charitable foundation.
- After the scandal, the family voted to disinherit the disgraced relative.