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Definition of disinherit verb from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

disinherit

verb

NAmE//ˌdɪsɪnˈhɛrət//

disinherit somebodyVerb Forms present simple I / you / we / they disinherit

he / she / it disinherits

past simple disinherited

-ing form disinheriting

to prevent someone, especially your son or daughter, from receiving your money or property after your death compare inherit

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