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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
Recent Examples of disclaim from the Web
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But achieving her ambition, and fortifying Europe in the face of a combative Russia and inward-looking U.S., will be a new challenge for the unassuming tactician who disclaims grand visions. ‘
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For many years, the almost universal reaction among European Muslims to the rising tide of jihadi violence has been to disclaim any responsibility on the part of Islam and the Islamic community.
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If somehow Parnell wins or (much more likely) keeps it close, Team Trump will not be able to disclaim Norman — if anyone outside South Carolina even notices in the wake of the giant waves of hype from the state next door.
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In virtually every settlement, the city disclaims wrongdoing.
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The Taliban disclaimed responsibility, and no evidence has surfaced that ISIS was involved.
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In such a case, the question also would arise as to whether the victims willingly agreed to a contract with Apple in which Apple disclaims liability.
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Origin and Etymology of disclaim
Middle English, from Anglo-French disclaimer, from dis- + claimer to claim
DISCLAIM Defined for English Language Learners
disclaim
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: to say that you do not have (something, such as knowledge, responsibility, etc.)
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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
playLegal Definition of disclaim
: 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
\-ˈklā-mənt\ nounLearn More about disclaim
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