Disinheritance (Noun)
Meaning
The act by a donor that terminates the right of a person to inherit.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The wealthy businessman's decision to cut his son out of his will was a deliberate act of disinheritance.
- The family was shocked to learn of the disinheritance of their younger brother, who had always been close to their father.
- The disinheritance of the eldest child was a surprise to everyone, as she had always been the favored heir.
- The court upheld the disinheritance of the deceased's nephew, citing the clear language of the will.
- The disinheritance of the family's black sheep was seen as a necessary measure to protect the family's assets.