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as in waiver
a document containing a declaration of an intentional giving up of a right, claim, or privilege
one brother filed a disclaimer, allowing all of the estate to go to his poorer siblings
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as in denial
a refusal to confirm the truth of a statement
the intelligence agency's pro forma disclaimer of any involvement in the assassination plot
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Recent Examples of disclaimer
Terms apply *Click here for important disclaimers and disclosures.
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Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
27 June 2026
Experts whom The Athletic approached for their perspective on the early days of baseball’s negotiations offered a couple disclaimers.
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Evan Drellich,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
One reason consumers are largely unaware is that most find the text of warranty terms and the disclaimers difficult to read.
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Wayne Fu,
The Conversation,
15 June 2026
His online posts include a disclaimer that they are intended as a way of sharing knowledge and information, not medical advice.
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Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
12 June 2026
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Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
27 June 2026
Experts whom The Athletic approached for their perspective on the early days of baseball’s negotiations offered a couple disclaimers.
—
Evan Drellich,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
One reason consumers are largely unaware is that most find the text of warranty terms and the disclaimers difficult to read.
—
Wayne Fu,
The Conversation,
15 June 2026
His online posts include a disclaimer that they are intended as a way of sharing knowledge and information, not medical advice.
—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
12 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for disclaimer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disclaimer
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The move will all but eliminate waivers or redshirt years for extended eligibility except for religious missions, pregnancy or active-duty military service.
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And Vancouver also has two goaltenders on one-way contracts, with a third talented, young goaltender who requires waivers in Nikita Tolopilo.
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One reason Pharis has been so vocal online is to fight back against the shame and denial that drive so many to withhold their HIV status from others.
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Between 2016 and 2023, claim denials increased from 9% to 12%.
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Using basic academic terminology would place grants at risk of rejection or termination on political grounds.
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That persisted into 2026 amid disagreements over the Russian war on Ukraine, including Meloni’s rejection of a proposal by Britain and France to send European troops there following a possible ceasefire.
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“Disclaimer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disclaimer. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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