disclaimer
gb/dɪsklˈeɪmɚ/ us/dɪsklˈeɪmɚ/
B1
English
~ 1600
Senses
0 senses
Noun
B1
entity
1
Statement denying responsibility
A short statement saying that you are not responsible for something.
Usage pattern:
a disclaimer that [clause]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'disclaimer' with 'disclosure'. A 'disclosure' reveals information, while a 'disclaimer' denies responsibility.
Synonyms
denial (Focuses more broadly on refusing responsibility or truth, not always legal.)
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waiver (A legal document giving up rights, sometimes used similarly in liability contexts.)
Antonyms
admission (Acknowledging responsibility or fault, opposite of denying it.)
Collocations
legal disclaimer
|standard disclaimer
|health disclaimer
|include a disclaimer
|issue a disclaimer
Themes
law
|business
|communication
Examples
- The website includes a disclaimer stating that the company is not liable for any damages.
- Before the video starts, there is a disclaimer about flashing lights.
- 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.
- I saw a health disclaimer on the medicine box.
- The website has a disclaimer about the information it gives.
- He added a disclaimer to his email.
Noun
formal
B2
action
2
Refusal of rights or claim
A formal action to say you do not want a legal right or duty.
Usage pattern:
a disclaimer of [something]
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.)
Collocations
disclaimer of liability
|disclaimer of rights
|disclaimer of interest
Themes
law
|finance
|business
Examples
- The contract included a disclaimer of liability for damages.
- His lawyer filed a disclaimer of interest in the property.
- The company issued a formal disclaimer of responsibility.
Learner examples
- He signed a disclaimer of his rights.
- They made a disclaimer of interest in the land.
- The paper had a disclaimer of liability.
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.