disinheritance

Noun

Meaning

The act of disinheriting, or the condition of being; disinherited; disherison.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

discontinuance dislike disapproval cessation displeasure eviction disgrace discontinuation repossession foreclosure disaffection disfavor dispossession disesteem disownment

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Antonyms

inheritance

Hypernyms

discontinuance discontinuation

Examples

Exile was inflicted for incest with a daughter; disinheritance for incest with a stepmother, or for repeated unfilial conduct. Source: Internet

As a result, the Misses Steele are turned out of the house, and Edward is ordered to break off the engagement on pain of disinheritance. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

disinherison disinherit disinheritable disinherited disinheritee disinheritor