disclaim
/dɪsˈkleɪm/ verb [T]Definition
› LAW to state that you are not legally responsible for something: disclaim responsibility/liability for sth A restaurant may disclaim responsibility for loss or damage to a customer's personal property.
› to refuse to accept a property or right that is offered to you: Businesses will be able to disclaim all or part of the new capital allowance if they wish.
→ Compare claim verb(Definition of disclaim verb from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary
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