Disinherit

Definition of Disinherit

Dis`in`her´it

v. t.	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. [imp. & p. p. Disinherited; p. pr. & vb. n. Disinheriting.] 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.

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