disclaim
to deny or repudiate interest in or connection with; disavow; disown: disclaiming all participation.
Law. to renounce a claim or right to.
to reject the claims or authority of.
Law. to renounce or repudiate a legal claim or right.
Obsolete. to disavow interest.
Origin of disclaim
1Other words from disclaim
- un·dis·claimed, adjective
Words that may be confused with disclaim
- declaim, disclaim
Words Nearby disclaim
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How to use disclaim in a sentence
In “The Conspiracy Against Men,” another essay named after something it disclaims, the dubious notion is the imperative to “believe women.”
Contemplating sex and other consequences of modern feminism | Megan Marz | October 29, 2021 | Washington PostShotspotter even disclaims responsibility for the collection of human voices in its service contract with the city of San Diego.
We’re Watching How the Council Weighs the Devices Watching Us | Khalid Alexander and Lilly Irani | July 26, 2021 | Voice of San Diego(Genesis 9:25) You disclaim these voices from the past, but to LGBT people, your voice sounds a lot like theirs.
Do LGBTs Owe Christians an Olive Branch? Try The Other Way Around | Jay Michaelson | December 14, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTYou disclaim the intention of going forth and entering the great battle of the intellects—having, as you say, no talents.
Ancestors | Gertrude AthertonThe millions in the world who conscientiously disclaim the supremacy of the Pope, at least openly avow it.
The Philippine Islands | John Foreman
We both disclaim alike every attempt to explain any thing into Scripture, and every attempt to explain any thing out of Scripture.
Aids to Reflection | Samuel Taylor ColeridgeMr. Blatherwick coloured to the roots of his hair at the mere suggestion, and hastened to disclaim it.
Mysterious Mr. Sabin | E. Phillips OppenheimYou say, between you and myself, there never has been a personal difference, "and you disclaim all personal enmity towards me."
British Dictionary definitions for disclaim
/ (dɪsˈkleɪm) /
(tr) to deny or renounce (any claim, connection, etc)
(tr) to deny the validity or authority of
law to renounce or repudiate (a legal claim or right)
Derived forms of disclaim
- disclamation (ˌdɪskləˈmeɪʃən), noun
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