disclaim

verb

dis·​claim dis-ˈklām How to pronounce disclaim (audio)
disclaimed; disclaiming; disclaims

intransitive verb

1
: to make a disclaimer
2
a
obsolete : to disavow all part or share
b
: to utter denial

transitive verb

1
: to renounce a legal claim to
2
: deny, disavow
disclaimed any knowledge of the contents of the letter

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 on the Web Their children, in turn, could then further disclaim into a trust for their children if that made sense financially. James Lange, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024 In January, Deutsche Bank CEO Christian Sewing dismissed the possibility of a fusion in January, disclaiming that merger and acquisition operations were not a priority for his group at the time. Ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2024 Disclose partnerships and sponsorships and disclaim guarantees. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2024 In an unusual circumstance, Pershing Square then disclosed the letter in a filing and officially disclaimed it. Jesse Pound, CNBC, 30 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for disclaim 

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Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French disclaimer, from dis- + claimer to claim

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of disclaim was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Disclaim.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disclaim. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

disclaim

verb
dis·​claim dis-ˈklām How to pronounce disclaim (audio)
: to deny being a part of or responsible for : disown
the student disclaimed any part in the prank

Legal Definition

disclaim

intransitive verb
dis·​claim dis-ˈklām How to pronounce disclaim (audio)
: to make a disclaimer

transitive verb

1
: to reject or relinquish a claim to (as an interest in an estate)
2
a
: to deny or reject the right, validity, or authority of
b
: to negate or limit the rights under (a warranty)
disclaimant
-ˈklā-mənt
noun

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