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Disinherit

usgb/ˌdɪsɪnˈherɪt/Volume
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Serious Consequences

Disinheritance often implies serious family conflict or disapproval of the disinherited person's behavior or choices.

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After marrying against her parents' wishes, she was disinherited.
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Final Decision

Use 'disinherit' to indicate a final decision, not an ongoing process.

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Her last will confirmed she had disinherited her brother, not 'was disinheriting'.
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Legal Specificity

'Disinherit' is used in legal contexts, often referring to intentional acts detailed in legal documents.

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The codicil to his will explicitly stated his intention to disinherit any heir who contested it.
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