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Definition of disinheritance

disinheritance

/ˌdɪsɪnˈhɛrɪtəns/
dis · in · her · i · tance
Plural:disinheritances
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Adjective:disinherited
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• noun

1

The act of legally excluding a prospective heir from receiving property, money, or a title upon the owner's death, or the state of being so excluded.

Example

"The bitter family dispute over the estate eventually resulted in the eldest son's formal disinheritance."

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• Rhymes for disinheritance

• Nearby Words

disingenuous
disingenuousness
disinherit
disinheritance
disinhibited
disintegrate
disintegration

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English during the 16th century from the verb 'disinherit' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ance', ultimately tracing back via Old French to Late Latin 'hereditare' (to inherit), from Latin 'heres' (heir).

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