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Definition of disinherit

disinherit

/ˌdɪsɪnˈhɛrɪt/
dis · in · her · it
Past Simple:disinherited
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Past Participle:disinherited
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Present Participle:disinheriting
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• verb

1

To change one's will or take other legal steps to prevent someone from inheriting one's property or title.

Example

"The wealthy patriarch threatened to disinherit his eldest son if he refused to join the family business."

2

To deprive someone of a rightful heritage, privilege, or social standing.

Example

"Generations of economic displacement threatened to disinherit the rural community of its cultural traditions."

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• Rhymes for disinherit

• Nearby Words

disinformation
disingenuous
disingenuousness
disinherit
disinheritance
disinhibited
disintegrate

Word Origin & Etymology

Entered Middle English in the 14th century, formed from the prefix 'dis-' (expressing reversal or deprivation) and 'inherit', which derives via Old French from Late Latin 'inhereditare' (to appoint as heir).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Disinherit. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/disinherit
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