disclaimant

noun

Meaning

A person who formally renounces or refuses a legal right, interest, or claim, such as an inheritance or a property title.

Examples

  • As the primary disclaimant, she filed the necessary paperwork to ensure the estate bypassed her and went to the charity.
  • The court required the disclaimant to provide a notarized statement confirming the voluntary refusal of the assets.

Synonyms: refuser, renouncer, decliner, repudiator