disclaim (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /dɪsˈkleɪm/
Definition
To deny or renounce any claim to, connection with, or responsibility for something.
Examples
The company was quick to disclaim any responsibility for the data breach.
He chose to disclaim the inheritance, preferring to live a simple life.
The politician disclaimed knowledge of the illegal activities of his staff.
How to Use disclaim
- disclaim responsibility for (prepositional phrase)
- To state that one is not accountable for something. — "The politician disclaimed responsibility for the budget deficit."
- disclaim any knowledge of (collocation)
- To deny having any information about something. — "The witness disclaimed any knowledge of the suspect's whereabouts."
- disclaim a right (collocation)
- To formally give up a legal or moral entitlement. — "The heir decided to disclaim his right to the family estate."
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