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Disinherit

usgb/ˌdɪsɪnˈherɪt/Volume
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Disinheritance often implies serious family conflict or disapproval of the disinherited person's behavior or choices. SlideAfter marrying against her parents' wishes, she was disinherited.
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Use 'disinherit' to indicate a final decision, not an ongoing process. SlideHer last will confirmed she had disinherited her brother, not 'was disinheriting'.
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'Disinherit' is used in legal contexts, often referring to intentional acts detailed in legal documents. SlideThe codicil to his will explicitly stated his intention to disinherit any heir who contested it.