disinherit

/ˌdɪsɪnˈhɛrɪt/
verb
  1. To legally prevent someone, especially a child or relative, from inheriting one's property or money after death.
    • The wealthy businessman threatened to disinherit his son if he married against his wishes.
    • She decided to disinherit her nephew after he refused to apologize for his behavior.
    • In many countries, you cannot completely disinherit a spouse under the law.
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