disclaim
To deny responsibility or connection with something
Examples
In a meeting
“We should disclaim any liability for third-party content in our terms of service.”
Over coffee
“He was quick to disclaim any involvement in planning the surprise party.”
Why this word
deny
Disclaim is formal rejection of legal responsibility or connection, deny is general negation
renounce
Disclaim is refusing to acknowledge claim or right, renounce is giving up what one has
reject
Disclaim specifically denies ownership or responsibility, reject is broader refusal
Usage tip
Use when you need to formally distance yourself or your organization from something, especially in legal or official contexts
Etymology
Latin dis- (away, apart) + clamare (to cry out, proclaim)
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