انگریزی

disclaim

gb/dɪsklˈeɪm/ us/dɪsklˈeɪm/
C1 انگریزی
~ 7400
معانی
0 معانی
فعل formal C1 action
1

deny responsibility or connection

To say clearly that you are not responsible for something and not involved in it.

استعمال کا انداز: to disclaim [responsibility] for [something]
عام غلطی:
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.
ہم معنی الفاظ
deny (More common and general; not as strongly associated with formal or legal language as "disclaim".) | disavow (Very close in meaning but often stronger and slightly more literary, suggesting rejecting any connection.)
متضاد الفاظ
accept responsibility (Direct opposite: to admit that you are responsible instead of rejecting responsibility.) | acknowledge (Opposite in that you openly accept a connection or fact instead of denying it.)
لفظی تراکیب
disclaim responsibility |disclaim all liability |disclaim any involvement |disclaim any knowledge |formally disclaim |explicitly disclaim
موضوعات
law |communication |business |ethics
مثالیں
  • 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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • 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.

استعمال کا انداز: to disclaim [a right/interest/claim]
عام غلطی:
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.
ہم معنی الفاظ
renounce (Very similar, but used more broadly; not limited to legal rights and slightly more formal or literary in everyday contexts.) | waive (Common legal/business term for giving up a right, often used for rules and protections rather than property shares.)
متضاد الفاظ
assert (Opposite in a legal context: to positively claim or insist on a right instead of giving it up.) | retain (Opposite in that you keep and continue to hold a right or interest instead of giving it up.)
لفظی تراکیب
disclaim an inheritance |disclaim an interest |disclaim a claim |disclaim a warranty |disclaim title to property |formally disclaim
موضوعات
law |business |finance
مثالیں
  • 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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • 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.
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GB/dɪsklˈeɪm/
US/dɪsklˈeɪm/
ہجا بندی اور زور
dis - claim (2 ہجے)
Stress on 2nd syllable (claim)
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Verb
  • Base: disclaim
  • 3rd Person Singular: disclaims
  • Present Participle: disclaiming
  • Past: disclaimed
متعلقہ الفاظ
Forms
disclaims verb disclaiming verb disclaimed verb
Core family
disclaimer noun B1
Related words
claim verb B1 claimant noun B2
عبارات

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.

مثالیں
  • 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.

مثالیں
  • 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.

مثالیں
  • 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.

مثالیں
  • 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.

مثالیں
  • 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.

مثالیں
  • The airline was quick to disclaim responsibility for the delayed flights.
  • Local officials tried to disclaim responsibility for the poor road conditions.

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