disinherit

Example Sentences

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If he failed to do so, he was to be mostly disinherited.

From New York Times

When Maurizio’s father threatens to disinherit him, the brash son marries anyway leading to his being excised from the famed family.

From Washington Times

Is it wrong to disinherit relatives who don’t treat me well?

From Washington Post

In reality, disinheriting a spouse can be extremely hard to do.

From Seattle Times

This is not a battle between two equal parties, but a struggle where one of the strongest military powers in the world is determined to disinherit and humiliate a dispossessed people.

From Seattle Times