disclaim

verb

dis·​claim dis-ˈklām 

disclaimed; disclaiming; disclaims

intransitive verb

1

: to make a disclaimer

2

a

obsolete : to disavow all part or share

b

: to utter denial

transitive verb

1

: to renounce a legal claim to

2

: deny, disavow

disclaimed any knowledge of the contents of the letter

Synonyms

• deny
• disavow
• disown
• repudiate

Examples of disclaim in a Sentence

the prisoner disclaimed any part in the prank

her spokesperson flatly disclaimed the marriage rumor circulating in the press

Recent Examples on the Web

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In January, Deutsche Bank CEO Christian Sewing dismissed the possibility of a fusion in January, disclaiming that merger and acquisition operations were not a priority for his group at the time. —Ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2024

Disclose partnerships and sponsorships and disclaim guarantees. —Expert Panel®, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2024

In an unusual circumstance, Pershing Square then disclosed the letter in a filing and officially disclaimed it. —Jesse Pound, CNBC, 30 July 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French disclaimer, from dis- + claimer to claim

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

Kids Definition

disclaim

verb

dis·​claim dis-ˈklām 

: to deny being a part of or responsible for : disown

the student disclaimed any part in the prank

Legal Definition

disclaim

intransitive verb

dis·​claim dis-ˈklām 

: to make a disclaimer

transitive verb

1

: to reject or relinquish a claim to (as an interest in an estate)

2

a

: to deny or reject the right, validity, or authority of

b

: to negate or limit the rights under (a warranty)

disclaimant

-ˈklā-mənt

noun