disclaim

From Anglo-Norman disclaimer, from Old French desclamer (French: déclamer), des- + clamer.

• (UK) IPA^(key): /dɪsˈkleɪm/
• Rhymes: -eɪm

disclaim (third-person singular simple present disclaims, present participle disclaiming, simple past and past participle disclaimed)

1. To renounce all claim to; to deny ownership of or responsibility for; to disown; to disavow; to reject.
   • 1697, John Dryden translating Virgil, Aeneid Book VII

     He calls the gods to witness their offence; / Disclaims the war, asserts his innocence.

   • (Can we date this quote by Farmer?)

     He disclaims the authority of Jesus.

   • 1901, W. W. Jacobs, The Monkey's Paw

     "I was to say that Maw and Meggins disclaim all responsibility," continued the other. "They admit no liability at all, but in consideration of your son's services they wish to present you with a certain sum as compensation."

2. To deny, as a claim; to refuse.
   • (Can we date this quote by Milman?)

     The payment was irregularly made, if not disclaimed.

3. (law) To relinquish or deny having a claim; to disavow another's claim; to decline accepting, as an estate, interest, or office.

   (Can we find and add a quotation of Burrill to this entry?)

• (renounce all claim to): disavow, disown, repudiate, renounce; See also Thesaurus:repudiate
• (deny as a claim): refuse
• (relinquish or deny having a claim):

• disclaimer

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