\Dis`in*her"it\, 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.
         Of how fair a portion Adam disinherited his whole
         posterity!                            --South.
2. To deprive of heritage; to dispossess.
         And disinherit Chaos, that reigns here. --Milton.