DISINHERIT

disinherit. Disinherit, v.t. to deprive of inheritance, to cut off

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Dis′in‐her″it (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Disinherited; p. pr. & vb. n. Disinheriting.] [[Cf. Disherit, Disheir.]] 1. 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. 2. To deprive of heritage; to dispossess.
And disinherit Chaos, that reigns here. Milton.