disclaim

Meanings

• Verb

  To renounce or reject a claim or statement, especially one that is false or misleading.

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Pronunciation

1. /dɪsˈkleɪm/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=81996454"

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Synonyms

refuse , disavow , disown , renounce , repudiate

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with disclaim
claim , flame , tame

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Variants

List of all variants of disclaim that leads to same result
disclaim , disclaimed , disclaiming , disclaims

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to deny or renounce claim to something', from Old French desclamer, from des- 'away' + clamer 'cry out'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the term 'disclaim' was first used in English law in the 14th century?

2. In some countries, disclaiming an inheritance is a common practice to avoid unwanted responsibilities or taxes.

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Related Concepts

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1. Denial: Refusal to admit the truth or validity of something.

2. Disavow: To publicly deny or repudiate something.

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Culture

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In legal contexts, a disclaim is a statement made to relinquish or renounce a right, title, or interest. In insurance, a disclaim may be used when an insurer refuses to pay a claim.

How to Memorize "disclaim"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself in a courtroom, making a statement to deny or reject a claim.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of denying or rejecting a claim.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'Disclaim' - D is for Deny, S is for Statement, I is for I'll, A is for Accept, M is for Mine.

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