disclaimer

[dis-kley-mer]

noun

1. the act of disclaiming; the renouncing, repudiating, or denying of a claim; disavowal.

2. a person who disclaims.

3. a statement, document, or assertion that disclaims responsibility, affiliation, etc.; disavowal; denial.

disclaimer

/ dɪsˈkleɪmə /

noun

1. a repudiation or denial

Word History and Origins

Origin of disclaimer¹

1400–50; late Middle English < Anglo-French: to disclaim

Example Sentences

So when the jumbotron section of the show starts on Friday, Martin issues a tongue-in-cheek disclaimer.

From BBC

There’s a common disclaimer in the field of investment — “past performance is no guarantee of future returns” — which certainly applies here.

From Los Angeles Times

This includes a claim that Meta AI is allowed to disseminate false information about celebrities, as long as it provides a disclaimer that says the information provided is not accurate.

From BBC

While Guess labelled its advert as AI-generated, the disclaimer is small and subtle.

From BBC

One of those posts also includes a disclaimer stating that his views and those expressed in the video do not reflect the views of his employer.

From Salon

Related Words

• clause 
• retraction 
• waiver 

When To Use

What does disclaimer mean?

A disclaimer is a statement or document intended to limit the responsibility or legal liability of a company, organization, or person.Disclaimers typically claim that the party issuing the disclaimer is NOT responsible for certain risks or is NOT affiliated with certain other parties—they make as many statements as they can to deny responsibility.Example: The disclaimer at the bottom of the page says that this information should be used for entertainment purposes only.