Disownment
Disownment
Disownment (/dɪsˈoʊnmənt/) is a term used to describe the formal or informal act of severing familial ties between a parent and their child. This act is often the result of a conflict or disagreement, and it typically means that the parent no longer has any legal, social, or emotional responsibilities or rights towards the disowned child.
Etymology
The term "disownment" is derived from the prefix "dis-", meaning "do the opposite of", and the word "own", which in this context refers to the acceptance of someone as a part of one's family or household. Thus, to disown someone is to do the opposite of accepting them as a part of one's family or household.
Related Terms
- Estrangement: This is a term used to describe the breakdown of a relationship between family members, often as a result of conflict or disagreement. It is similar to disownment, but it does not necessarily involve a formal or legal process.
- Emancipation: This is a legal process through which a minor is freed from the control of their parents or guardians before they reach the age of majority. It is different from disownment in that it is initiated by the child rather than the parent.
- Adoption: This is a process through which a person assumes the parenting responsibilities for another, usually a child, from that person's biological or legal parents. It is the opposite of disownment in that it involves the creation of a new parent-child relationship rather than the severing of an existing one.
- Guardianship: This is a legal process through which a person is appointed by a court to take care of another person, usually a minor or an individual who is unable to take care of themselves. It is related to disownment in that it involves the transfer of parental responsibilities and rights from one person to another.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Disownment
- Wikipedia's article - Disownment
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