disclaimer

noun

dis·​claim·​er dis-ˈklā-mər 

1

a

: 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

2

a

: denial, disavowal

b

: repudiation

Synonyms of disclaimer

• waiver

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

Click here for the full disclaimer. —Jeff Kilburg, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026

Remember to review the details and disclaimers for each program to select the best method for your needs. —Footwear News, 7 Mar. 2026

In the same disclaimer, TechInsights notes that its inferences and conclusions are not final regulatory decisions. —Jared Perlo, NBC news, 27 Feb. 2026

Many med spa workers in Florida advertise board certifications in specialties without a disclaimer, including Rodriguez. —Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1623, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for disclaimer

• framer
• gamer
• kramer
• lamer
• tamer

Kids Definition

disclaimer

noun

dis·​claim·​er dis-ˈklā-mər 

: an act of disclaiming : a statement that denies responsibility : denial

Legal Definition

disclaimer

noun

dis·​claim·​er dis-ˈklā-mər 

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

Etymology

Anglo-French desclamer, from desclamer to disavow, deny, from Old French des-, prefix marking reversal + clamer to claim see claim