Disclaim

Pronunciation: /dɪsˈkleɪm/

Definitions of disclaim

verb to deny or renounce any claim, connection, or responsibility for something

Example Sentences

A1 I disclaim any responsibility for the lost keys.

A2 The company disclaims all liability for damages caused by misuse of their products.

B1 The website disclaims any guarantee of accuracy for the information provided.

B2 The contract clearly disclaims any implied warranties.

C1 The author disclaims any connection to the controversial statements made in the article.

C2 The politician disclaims any involvement in the corruption scandal.

Examples of disclaim in a Sentence

formal The company's legal team advised them to include a disclaimer in their product packaging to disclaim any liability.

informal I always disclaim any responsibility when borrowing my friend's car.

slang I disclaim any knowledge of what happened at the party last night.

figurative She disclaimed her previous beliefs and embraced a new way of thinking.

Grammatical Forms of disclaim

• past tense: disclaimed
• plural: disclaims
• comparative: more disclaim
• superlative: most disclaim
• present tense: disclaims
• future tense: will disclaim
• perfect tense: have disclaimed
• continuous tense: is disclaiming
• singular: disclaim
• positive degree: disclaim
• infinitive: to disclaim
• gerund: disclaiming
• participle: disclaimed

Origin and Evolution of disclaim

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'disclaim' originated from the Old French word 'desclamer' which means to disavow or renounce.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'disclaim' has retained its original meaning of renouncing or disavowing any claim or connection to something, but it has also evolved to be used in legal contexts to deny responsibility or liability for something.