verb
disclaim
dis-KLAYM/dɪsˈkleɪm/
To formally deny a claim to or responsibility for something.
The adult disclaims ownership of the parcel with a firm refusal.
Etymology
The negative prefix turns claiming into rejecting a claim. Originally used for renouncing a legal claim, disclaim broadened to denying ownership, responsibility, or any connection with something.
In context
sometimes you may want to disclaim an inheritance. Disclaiming an inheritance means you're rejecting any rights to the property that you would have otherwise inherited
More examples
- She disclaims any right to her uncle's estate.
- In its report, the committee disclaimed responsibility for the delay.
- The website disclaims liability for errors in its listings.
Forms
disclaim · disclaims · disclaimed · disclaiming
disclaimer noun — A statement denying responsibility or liability.