| disinherit | 1. To cut off from an inheritance or from hereditary succession; to prevent, as an heir, from coming into possession of any property or right, which, by law or custom, would devolve on him in the course of descent. "Of how fair a portion Adam disinherited his whole posterity!" (South) 2. To deprive of heritage; to dispossess. "And disinherit Chaos, that reigns here." (Milton) Origin: Cf. Disherit, Disheir. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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