KJV Dictionary Definition: disinherit

disinherit

DISINHERIT, v.t. dis and inherit. To cut off from hereditary right; to deprive of an inheritance; 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. A father sometimes disinherits his children by will. In England, the crown is descendible to the eldest son, who cannot be disinherited by the will of his father.

disinherited

DISINHERITED, pp. Cut off from an inheritance.

disinheriting

DISINHERITING, ppr. Depriving of an hereditary estate or right.