Dictionary entry

Disinherit

Webster's Dictionary 1913

Dis′in‐her″it (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p.Disinherited; p. pr. & vb. n.Disinheriting.] [Cf. Disherit, Disheir.] 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.