verb
disclaim
Disclaim (verb) means to completely renounce claims to; to deny ownership of or responsibility for.
verb
1
To completely renounce claims to; to deny ownership of or responsibility for
2
To deny (e.g. claim); to refuse.
3
(law) To relinquish or deny having a claim; to disavow another's claim; to decline accepting, as an estate, interest, or office.
4
To make a caveat or admission.
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Etymology
From Middle English disclaimen, from Anglo-Norman disclaimer, from Old French desclamer (French déclamer), des- + clamer.
Rhymes for disclaim
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What is the meaning of disclaim?
"disclaim" (verb) means to completely renounce claims to; to deny ownership of or responsibility for.
What are the different meanings of disclaim?
"disclaim" has 3 main meanings: 1. To completely renounce claims to; to deny ownership of or responsibility for; 2. To deny (e.g. claim); to refuse; 3. (law) To relinquish or deny having a claim; to disavow another's claim; to decline accepting, as an estate, interest, or office.