disclaim
gb/dɪsklˈeɪm/ us/dɪsklˈeɪm/
C1
Engleză
~ 7400
Sensuri
0 sensuri
Verb
formal
C1
action
1
deny responsibility or connection
To say clearly that you are not responsible for something and not involved in it.
Tipar de utilizare:
to disclaim [responsibility] for [something]
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes try to use "disclaim" without an object, for example *"He disclaimed"* on its own. In normal use, you almost always need to say what is disclaimed, such as "He disclaimed any involvement." Another common mistake is to say *"He disclaimed that he was involved"*; instead, say "He disclaimed any involvement" or "He disclaimed being involved." Learners also confuse the verb "disclaim" with the noun "disclaimer"; "disclaimer" is the written or spoken statement, while "to disclaim" is the action of making such a statement.
Sinonime
deny (More common and general; not as strongly associated with formal or legal language as "disclaim".)
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disavow (Very close in meaning but often stronger and slightly more literary, suggesting rejecting any connection.)
Antonime
accept responsibility (Direct opposite: to admit that you are responsible instead of rejecting responsibility.)
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acknowledge (Opposite in that you openly accept a connection or fact instead of denying it.)
Colocații
disclaim responsibility
|disclaim all liability
|disclaim any involvement
|disclaim any knowledge
|formally disclaim
|explicitly disclaim
Teme
law
|communication
|business
|ethics
Exemple
- The company publicly disclaimed any responsibility for the data breach.
- The minister quickly disclaimed any involvement in the leaked report.
- In the press conference, she disclaimed all knowledge of the deal.
- The author disclaimed any connection with the unauthorized translation.
- The organization has formally disclaimed any role in the protest.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- The company disclaimed responsibility for the accident.
- He disclaimed any knowledge of the stolen money.
- The leader disclaimed all involvement in the crime.
- The bank disclaimed responsibility for the lost documents.
- The actor disclaimed any connection to the gossip story.
unknown
technical
C2
action
2
formally renounce a legal claim
To say in a legal way that you do not want a right or claim, for example money or property that you could receive.
Tipar de utilizare:
to disclaim [a right/interest/claim]
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes confuse this legal sense with the more general sense of denying responsibility. In legal documents, "disclaim" often means giving up a right (for example, money or property), not simply saying you are not responsible. Also, learners sometimes use "refuse" instead of "disclaim" in legal writing; in this context, "disclaim" is more precise when talking about rights or claims.
Sinonime
renounce (Very similar, but used more broadly; not limited to legal rights and slightly more formal or literary in everyday contexts.)
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waive (Common legal/business term for giving up a right, often used for rules and protections rather than property shares.)
Antonime
assert (Opposite in a legal context: to positively claim or insist on a right instead of giving it up.)
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retain (Opposite in that you keep and continue to hold a right or interest instead of giving it up.)
Colocații
disclaim an inheritance
|disclaim an interest
|disclaim a claim
|disclaim a warranty
|disclaim title to property
|formally disclaim
Teme
law
|business
|finance
Exemple
- Under the terms of the will, she chose to disclaim her inheritance in favor of her children.
- The partner decided to disclaim any interest in the joint venture.
- Buyers may not disclaim the warranty unless they sign a separate agreement.
- He filed a document to disclaim title to the disputed land.
- The charity formally disclaimed its claim to the estate.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- He decided to disclaim his inheritance for tax reasons.
- The company will not disclaim its legal rights under this contract.
- She signed a form to disclaim her interest in the house.
- The lawyer advised him not to disclaim the money.
- They chose to disclaim any claim to the property.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
disclaim
IPA
GB/dɪsklˈeɪm/
US/dɪsklˈeɪm/
Silabe și accent
dis - claim (2 silabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (claim)
Forme ale cuvântului
Verb
- Base: disclaim
- 3rd Person Singular: disclaims
- Present Participle: disclaiming
- Past: disclaimed
Familie de cuvinte
Forms
disclaims
verb
disclaiming
verb
disclaimed
verb
Core family
disclaimer
noun B1
Expresii
disclaim all liability
1/dɪsklˈeɪm ˈɔl lˌaɪəbˈɪlɪti/
fixed phrase
formal
deny any legal responsibility
To say that you have no legal responsibility for possible damage or loss.
Exemple
- The manufacturer disclaims all liability for damage caused by misuse of the product.
- The website terms of use expressly disclaim all liability for user-generated content.
disclaim an inheritance
1/dɪsklˈeɪm ən ɪnhˈɛɹɪtəns/
fixed phrase
technical
formally refuse an inheritance
To say in a legal way that you do not want to receive money or property that someone left you when they died.
Exemple
- For tax reasons, he decided to disclaim the inheritance left by his uncle.
- In some jurisdictions, you must disclaim an inheritance within a set time limit.
disclaim an interest in
1/dɪsklˈeɪm ən ˈɪntɚˌɛst ˈɪn/
fixed phrase
technical
renounce a legal interest in something
To say in a legal way that you no longer want your share or right in something, such as a business or property.
Exemple
- The partner agreed to disclaim his interest in the firm as part of the settlement.
- She signed a document to disclaim her interest in the family business.
disclaim any involvement
1/dɪsklˈeɪm ˈɛni ɪnvˈɑlvmənt/
fixed phrase
formal
deny taking part in something
To say clearly that you did not take part in an action or event.
Exemple
- The minister disclaimed any involvement in the illegal payments.
- Both companies disclaimed any involvement in the price-fixing scheme.
disclaim any knowledge of
1/dɪsklˈeɪm ˈɛni nˈɑlɪd͡ʒ əv/
fixed phrase
formal
deny knowing about something
To say that you do not know anything about something.
Exemple
- The suspect disclaimed any knowledge of the missing documents.
- She calmly disclaimed any knowledge of the secret account.
disclaim responsibility
1/dɪsklˈeɪm ɹispˌɑnsɪbˈɪləti/
fixed phrase
formal
deny being responsible for something
To say clearly that you are not responsible for something.
Exemple
- The airline was quick to disclaim responsibility for the delayed flights.
- Local officials tried to disclaim responsibility for the poor road conditions.