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disinherited

 

[ ˌdɪsɪnˈhɛrɪtɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

legal status

To disinherit someone means to deprive that person of their inheritance, typically through a legal process or by the provisions of a will. It often occurs in the context of family disputes where an individual is removed from receiving any part of the estate or property that they would normally have been entitled to.

Synonyms

disinherit, disown, exclude, ostracize

Examples of usage

  • He was disinherited after a family feud.
  • The will stated that she would be disinherited if she married without her parents' consent.
  • After the dispute, the children felt disinherited from their father's estate.
  • The disinherited son challenged the will in court.

Translations

Translations of the word "disinherited" in other languages:

🇵🇹 deserdado

🇮🇳 विरासत से वंचित

🇩🇪 enterbt

🇮🇩 dihapus warisan

🇺🇦 позбавлений спадщини

🇵🇱 pozbawiony spadku

🇯🇵 相続権を剥奪された

🇫🇷 déshérité

🇪🇸 desheredado

🇹🇷 miras hakkından mahrum bırakılmış

🇰🇷 상속권을 박탈당한

🇸🇦 محروم من الإرث

🇨🇿 zbaven dědictví

🇸🇰 zbavený dedičstva

🇨🇳 被剥夺继承权

🇸🇮 izključen iz dediščine

🇮🇸 arfur hrifinn

🇰🇿 мұрадан айрылған

🇬🇪 მემკვიდრეობის გარეშე დარჩენილი

🇦🇿 mirastan məhrum edilmiş

🇲🇽 desheredado

Etymology

The term 'disinherit' originates from the Middle English word 'disinheriten', which combines the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'not' or 'opposite of' with 'inherit', derived from the Old French 'enheriter', meaning 'to inherit'. The root of 'inherit' traces back to the Latin 'inhere', meaning 'to stick to' or 'to hold on to', underscoring the connection to familial ties and the transfer of property across generations. The concept has significant legal implications, particularly in estate planning and family law, reflecting long-standing societal norms regarding inheritance rights. The use of the term has evolved over the centuries, but it continues to be relevant in discussions of wills, trusts, and the rights of heirs. Disinheritance is often a source of contention and can lead to legal disputes, as families grapple with the emotional and financial ramifications of exclusion from an estate.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,193, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.