disclaimer

noun

dis·​claim·​er dis-ˈklā-mər How to pronounce disclaimer (audio)
Synonyms of disclaimer
1
a
: a denial or disavowal of legal claim : relinquishment of or formal refusal to accept an interest or estate
b
: a writing that embodies a legal disclaimer
2
a
: denial, disavowal
b
: repudiation

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Examples of disclaimer in a Sentence

The documentary opens with a disclaimer that many of its scenes are “fictional re-creations” of real events. one brother filed a disclaimer, allowing all of the estate to go to his poorer siblings
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Although the book includes a disclaimer that all its characters, apart from a brief appearance by Belmonte, are fictional, its protagonist is transparently based on Manolete, who had been fatally gored in 1947. — Stephen Bates, New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2026 More than 70% of AI campaign videos did not contain a disclaimer or disclosure that they were generated by or contain AI, the report found. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026 Today, when new social programs are rolled out, they’re accompanied by disclaimers underscoring that the program is not dependent on a specific political party. — Whitney Eulich, Christian Science Monitor, 15 Oct. 2026 The disclaimer states the deal runs through November 2, is available only through Hyundai Motor Finance, and is for buyers with Tier 1 credit. — Jerry Perez, The Drive, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for disclaimer

Word History

First Known Use

1623, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of disclaimer was in 1623

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“Disclaimer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disclaimer. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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Kids Definition

disclaimer

noun
dis·​claim·​er dis-ˈklā-mər How to pronounce disclaimer (audio)
: an act of disclaiming : a statement that denies responsibility : denial

Legal Definition

disclaimer

noun
dis·​claim·​er dis-ˈklā-mər How to pronounce disclaimer (audio)
1
: a refusal or disavowal of something that one has a right to claim
specifically : a relinquishment or formal refusal to accept an interest or estate see also qualified disclaimer
2
: a denial of responsibility for a thing or act: as
a
: a negation or limitation of the rights under a warranty given by a seller to a buyer
b
: a denial of coverage by an insurance company
3
: a writing that embodies a disclaimer
Etymology

Anglo-French desclamer, from desclamer to disavow, deny, from Old French des-, prefix marking reversal + clamer to claim see claim

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