disclaimer
gb/dɪsklˈeɪmɚ/ us/dɪsklˈeɪmɚ/
B1
English
~ 1600
felelősségkizáró nyilatkozat, figyelmeztetés, jogi nyilatkozat, joglemondás, lemondás, elhagyás, jogról való lemondás, lemondó nyilatkozat
NOUN
B1
1
Usage pattern:
a disclaimer that [clause]
The website includes a disclaimer stating that the company is not liable for any damages.
A weboldal tartalmaz egy felelősségkizáró nyilatkozatot, amely szerint a vállalat semmilyen kárért nem vállal felelősséget.
Before the video starts, there is a disclaimer about flashing lights.
A videó kezdete előtt figyelmeztetés jelenik meg a villódzó fényekről.
The book carries a disclaimer that all characters are fictional.
The advertisement had a small-print disclaimer about possible side effects.
Learner examples
The TV show has a disclaimer before it starts.
A tévéműsor kezdete előtt van egy figyelmeztetés.
I saw a health disclaimer on the medicine box.
Láttam egy egészségügyi figyelmeztetést a gyógyszer dobozán.
The website has a disclaimer about the information it gives.
He added a disclaimer to his email.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'disclaimer' with 'disclosure'. A 'disclosure' reveals information, while a 'disclaimer' denies responsibility.
Meaning
Statement denying responsibility
Collocations
legal disclaimer
|standard disclaimer
|health disclaimer
|include a disclaimer
|issue a disclaimer
Synonyms
denial (Focuses more broadly on refusing responsibility or truth, not always legal.)
|
waiver (A legal document giving up rights, sometimes used similarly in liability contexts.)
Antonyms
admission (Acknowledging responsibility or fault, opposite of denying it.)
Themes
law
|business
|communication
Definition
A short statement saying that you are not responsible for something.
A formal statement that denies responsibility for something or limits liability.
NOUN
B2
FORMAL
2
Usage pattern:
a disclaimer of [something]
The contract included a disclaimer of liability for damages.
A szerződés tartalmazta a károkért való felelősség kizárását.
His lawyer filed a disclaimer of interest in the property.
Az ügyvédje benyújtotta az ingatlanhoz fűződő igényéről való lemondó nyilatkozatot.
The company issued a formal disclaimer of responsibility.
Learner examples
He signed a disclaimer of his rights.
Aláírt egy, a jogairól való lemondást tartalmazó nyilatkozatot.
They made a disclaimer of interest in the land.
Nyilatkozatban lemondtak a földterülethez fűződő igényükről.
The paper had a disclaimer of liability.
Meaning
Refusal of rights or claim
Collocations
disclaimer of liability
|disclaimer of rights
|disclaimer of interest
Synonyms
renunciation (Formal act of giving up rights, often in legal or official contexts.)
Antonyms
acceptance (Agreeing to take on rights or responsibilities, opposite of giving them up.)
Themes
law
|finance
|business
Definition
A formal action to say you do not want a legal right or duty.
The formal act of refusing or giving up a legal right, claim, or responsibility.
Grammar
Dictionary form
disclaimer
IPA
GB/dɪsklˈeɪmɚ/
US/dɪsklˈeɪmɚ/
Syllables & stress
dis - claim - er (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (claim)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: disclaimer
- Plural: disclaimers
Word family
Expressions
without disclaimer
1/wɪðˈaʊt dɪsklˈeɪmɚ/
fixed phrase
formal
No denial of responsibility given
Used when no statement is made to limit responsibility.
Examples
- The report was published without disclaimer, implying full accountability.
- He accepted the award without disclaimer of his role.