Disentitlement

/ˌdɪsɪnˈtaɪtəlmənt/ noun

Definition

The act of removing someone's title, right, or legal claim to something.

Etymology

From disentitle + -ment. The noun form indicating the action or state of being disentitled.

Kelly Says

Disentitlement of nobility created fascinating historical documents—you can find royal decrees literally erasing a person's titles and rights in one dramatic pronouncement.

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