disclaimer

dis·claim·er | \ dis-ˈklā-mər

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Definition of disclaimer

1a : a denial or disavowal of legal claim : relinquishment of or formal refusal to accept an interest or estate

b : a writing that embodies a legal disclaimer

2a : denial, disavowal

b : repudiation

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Examples of disclaimer in a Sentence

The documentary opens with a disclaimer that many of its scenes are “fictional re-creations” of real events. one brother filed a disclaimer, allowing all of the estate to go to his poorer siblings

Recent Examples on the Web Nobody is actually obligated to send a present, rendering moot any further disclaimer about the timing of the delivery of said present. — Judith Martin, Washington Post, "Miss Manners: Saying no to a shirking colleague," 13 Aug. 2020 The 1939 war classic returned in June with additional context and a disclaimer attached. — Ryan Parker, The Hollywood Reporter, "HBO Max Adds "Proper Social Context" Intro to 'Blazing Saddles'," 13 Aug. 2020 However, the page now carries a disclaimer saying the actual daily number of positive cases is being underreported. — Amy Taxin, Star Tribune, "California virus cases underreported, health official says," 5 Aug. 2020 Touted as gluten-free with a disclaimer that its gluten content cannot be verified. — Marc Bona, cleveland, "11 beers to sip in August (photos)," 2 Aug. 2020 Finally, on April 17, the Ebert Metro District relented and allowed a link for the profiles to be placed on the website, but with a disclaimer that it was not endorsed by the district. — David Migoya, The Denver Post, "Metro district board candidates face election challenges because of coronavirus restrictions," 1 May 2020 The mask, brown with a Cactus Jack logo on the side, is a whopping $25 and comes with a pretty lengthy disclaimer. — Jay R. Jordan, Houston Chronicle, "Travis Scott drops new Cactus Jack COVID-19 merch," 30 July 2020 The video itself should include a disclaimer identifying it as informational material distributed on behalf of a foreign principal. — Jeff Kao, ProPublica, "The Disinfomercial: How Larry King Got Duped Into Starring in Chinese Propaganda," 30 July 2020 However, the church also runs a disclaimer on its site. — Natalie Walters, Dallas News, "Dallas’ First Baptist Church, other megachurches receive millions in PPP small-business loans," 7 July 2020

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“Disclaimer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disclaimer. Accessed 22 Aug. 2020.

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disclaimer

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English Language Learners Definition of disclaimer

: a statement that is meant to prevent an incorrect understanding of something (such as a book, a movie, or an advertisement)

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disclaimer

dis·claim·er | \ dis-ˈklā-mər

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Legal Definition of disclaimer

1 : a refusal or disavowal of something that one has a right to claim specifically : a relinquishment or formal refusal to accept an interest or estate — see also qualified disclaimer

2 : a denial of responsibility for a thing or act: as

a : a negation or limitation of the rights under a warranty given by a seller to a buyer

b : a denial of coverage by an insurance company

3 : a writing that embodies a disclaimer

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