v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Disinherited; p. pr. & vb. n. Disinheriting. ] [ Cf. Disherit, Disheir. ] 1. To cut off from an inheritance or from hereditary succession; to prevent, as an heir, from coming into possession of any property or right, which, by law or custom, would devolve on him in the course of descent. [ 1913 Webster ] Of how fair a portion Adam disinherited his whole posterity! South. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. To deprive of heritage; to dispossess. [ 1913 Webster ] And disinherit Chaos, that reigns here. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ] | 