disclaim Definition
- 1refuse to acknowledge; deny
- 2renounce a legal claim or title to
- 3make a disclaimer
Using disclaim: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "disclaim" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The company disclaimed any responsibility for the defects in the product.
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He disclaimed any knowledge of the incident.
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She disclaimed her inheritance rights to the property.
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The author disclaimed any connection to the controversial statements made by the character in the book.
disclaim Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with disclaim
a statement that denies something, especially responsibility
Example
The website had a disclaimer stating that the information provided was not intended to be taken as professional advice.
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The contract contained several disclaimers of liability, protecting the company from potential lawsuits.
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He disclaimed any interest in the disputed property, allowing his siblings to inherit it.
Origins of disclaim
from Old French 'desclamer', meaning 'to disavow'
Summary: disclaim in Brief
To 'disclaim' [dɪsˈkleɪm] is to refuse to acknowledge or deny something, such as responsibility or knowledge. It can also mean to renounce a legal claim or title, or to make a disclaimer. Examples include 'The company disclaimed any responsibility for the defects in the product.' and 'She disclaimed her inheritance rights to the property.' 'Disclaim' extends into phrases like 'disclaimer,' which denies responsibility, and 'disclaim any interest,' which renounces a claim.
