disinherit

Example Sentences

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Can one watch a white grandfather tower over his brown granddaughter, screaming he will disinherit her, and accept that this power equation is merely sexist?

From BBC

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