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Disclaimed: meaning, definitions and examples

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disclaimed

 

[ dษชsหˆkleษชmd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

legal terminology

To disclaim something means to refuse to acknowledge or accept responsibility for it. It is often used in legal contexts where a party formally denies a claim or liability. This term can also refer to the act of renouncing any connection or association with something or to specifically deny the rights related to an asset. Disclaiming can serve as a protective measure to distance oneself from potential liabilities or obligations.

Synonyms

disown, forsake, reject, renounce.

Examples of usage

  • He disclaimed any involvement in the incident.
  • The company disclaimed all responsibility for the damaged goods.
  • In her will, she disclaimed any claim to the family estate.
  • They decided to disclaim the inheritance due to the associated debts.

Translations

Translations of the word "disclaimed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น renunciado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคธเฅเคตเฅ€เค•เฅƒเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ablehnend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menolak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะดะผะพะฒะปะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zrzeczenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ”พๆฃ„ใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉclarรฉ sans effet

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ renunciado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท feragat edilmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฑฐ๋ถ€๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู†ุงุฒู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vzdรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vzdanรฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ”พๅผƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ odreklo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ afneita

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐั ั‚ะฐั€ั‚ั‹ะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒแƒ แƒงแƒแƒคแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ imtina edilmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ renunciado

Etymology

The term 'disclaim' originates from the late Middle English period, derived from the Old French term 'disclamer', which in turn comes from the Latin 'disclamare'. The Latin components mean 'to cry out against' or 'to deny'. Over the centuries, its usage has evolved, particularly in legal contexts where it signifies the act of denying responsibility or ownership. The practice of disclaiming can be traced back to various legal traditions, where individuals or entities would formally renounce rights or claims to avoid legal obligations. The term is now commonly used in both legal and everyday language, reflecting its versatile application in society.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,347, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.