Looking for the meaning of the word DISINHERITING in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of DISINHERITING with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Disinherit
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
late Middle English (superseding earlier disherit): from dis- (expressing removal) + inherit in the obsolete sense ‘make someone an heir’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌdɪs(ɪ)nˈhɛrɪt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
change one's will or take other steps to prevent (someone) from inheriting one's property
Short Definition:change one's will or take other steps to prevent someone from inheriting one's property
Examples:- the Duke is seeking to disinherit his eldest son
In Word Games
Scramble Word Scores
Words with Friends
✅ Available
Score: 20
SOWPODS
✅ Available
Score: 18
OTCWL
✅ Available
Score: 18
