disclaim
to deny responsibility for somethingThe company disclaimed any liability for the product's defects.
The company denied responsibility for the product's defects.
to deny responsibility or connection with something
He disclaimed any involvement in the scandal.
He denied any involvement in the scandal.
The website includes a disclaimer stating it is not responsible for third-party content.
The website includes a statement denying responsibility for third-party content.
Often used in legal or formal contexts to avoid liability.
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Formal Usage
Use 'disclaim' in formal or legal contexts to avoid liability.
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Legal Context
In legal documents, 'disclaim' is often used to avoid responsibility for certain actions or outcomes.
Word Origin
From Middle English 'disclaymen,' from Old French 'desclamer,' from Latin 'disclamare' (to cry out against).
Usage Notes
Commonly used in legal and formal contexts to avoid liability or association.