Definition of disclaim
intransitive verb
1 : to make a disclaimer
2a obsolete : to disavow all part or shareb : to utter denial
transitive verb
1 : to renounce a legal claim to
2 : deny, disavow disclaimed any knowledge of the contents of the letter
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Examples of disclaim in a Sentence
the prisoner disclaimed any part in the prank
her spokesperson flatly disclaimed the marriage rumor circulating in the press
Origin and Etymology of disclaim
Middle English, from Anglo-French disclaimer, from dis- + claimer to claim
First Known Use: 15th century
DISCLAIM Defined for English Language Learners
disclaim
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: to say that you do not have (something, such as knowledge, responsibility, etc.)
DISCLAIM Defined for Kids
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disclaimed
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: to deny being part of or responsible for Everyone disclaimed any part in the prank.
Law Dictionary
disclaim
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: to make a disclaimer
transitive verb
1 : to reject or relinquish a claim to (as an interest in an estate)
2a : to deny or reject the right, validity, or authority of b : to negate or limit the rights under (a warranty)
disclaimant
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