| 释义 |
dis·inherit
\|dis+\ transitive verb
Etymology: Middle English disinheriten, from dis- (I) + inheriten to inherit — more at inherit
1. : to deprive (an heir apparent) of the right to inherit : prevent deliberately (as by making a will) from coming into possession of a property right or title that would otherwise devolve on the heir by law or custom in the course of descent
2.
a. : to deprive of natural or human rights
< the disinherited millions behind the iron curtain >
b. : to deprive of special privileges previously held
< as the peoples of Asia and Africa stir and gradually disinherit the colonial powers >
Synonyms: see deprive |