Disclaim Meaning in English
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Definition
To say that you do not accept responsibility for something, or to officially reject a connection or claim.
Usage & Nuances
Formal and legal contexts are most common: 'disclaim responsibility/liability.' Rare in everyday conversation; often found in disclaimers and official statements. Not the same as 'deny' (which may refer to refusing the truth of something); 'disclaim' is to reject association or responsibility.
Example Sentences
The company disclaims any responsibility for lost items.
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She quickly disclaimed any knowledge of the plan.
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The author disclaims all liability for errors in the book.
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I have to disclaim involvement—I wasn’t even at the meeting.
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They included a note to disclaim responsibility for injuries during the event.
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He tried to disclaim any part in the mess, but nobody believed him.
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