disinherit

Example Sentences

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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

A landmark case that lasted more than 20 years was resolved in 2014 in favour of a woman who took her family to court for disinheriting her.

From BBC

It was hardest for their eldest member and main dancer Mr 17, who risked being disinherited after leaving the security of a career working in a petroleum refinery.

From The Guardian

"I knew that if I had said anything I would have been painted as a disgruntled, disinherited niece who just wanted her 15 minutes which obviously is being said about me now," Mary Trump added.

From Fox News

Although Mr. Brown’s 2000 will said that any heirs who challenged it would be disinherited, several of his children and grandchildren sued after his death.

From New York Times