Definition of disclaimernext
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as in waiver
a document containing a declaration of an intentional giving up of a right, claim, or privilege one brother filed a disclaimer, allowing all of the estate to go to his poorer siblings

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Recent Examples of disclaimer The Special Needs Trust needs to be properly drafted, and the beneficiary designations need to name the right parties, including the trust as a contingent beneficiary if the plan relies on a disclaimer. James Lange, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 The complaint alleged deceptive advertising and other misconduct, but the bar said she was protected by disclaimers. Jack Brook, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026 Terms apply *Click here for important disclaimers and disclosures. Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 27 June 2026 Experts whom The Athletic approached for their perspective on the early days of baseball’s negotiations offered a couple disclaimers. Evan Drellich, New York Times, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for disclaimer
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Noun
  • But critics argue the department is going much further than Congress intended by issuing broad waivers all along the 2,000-mile or 3,200-kilometer length of the frontier.
    ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026
  • Unless a district is on an official TEA waiver list, every core classroom teacher in the state must be certified by the 2029-30 school year.
    Samuel O’Neal July 22, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026
Noun
  • So will sending letters threatening bad faith denial of claim lawsuit to insurance carriers that say no.
    Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • The plan had been held up by the state's denial of drinking water and wastewater permits, and an ICE lawyer filed paperwork Wednesday withdrawing his agency's appeal of the denial.
    ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026
Noun
  • The fact that she was passed over for a promotion by the genial yet unimpressive Baasu (Kunal Dudheker) is not revelatory — women often face these kinds of rejections where qualifications are no substitute for hierarchical comfort.
    David John Chávez, Mercury News, 17 July 2026
  • Despite the feeling of discouragement that can come with the rejections and even ghostings applicants face, these internships — though sometimes few and far between — still exist.
    Cami Fateh, Vogue, 15 July 2026

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“Disclaimer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disclaimer. Accessed 24 Jul. 2026.

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