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disclaim

[ dis-kleym ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

verb (used with object)

to deny or repudiate interest in or connection with; disavow; disown:
disclaiming all participation.
Law. to renounce a claim or right to.
to reject the claims or authority of.

disclaim

/ ˌdɪskləˈmeɪʃən; dɪsˈkleɪm /

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English, from Anglo-French disclaimer, desclamer. See dis- ¹, claim

(Genesis 9:25) You disclaim these voices from the past, but to LGBT people, your voice sounds a lot like theirs.

You disclaim the intention of going forth and entering the great battle of the intellects—having, as you say, no talents.

The millions in the world who conscientiously disclaim the supremacy of the Pope, at least openly avow it.

We both disclaim alike every attempt to explain any thing into Scripture, and every attempt to explain any thing out of Scripture.

Mr. Blatherwick coloured to the roots of his hair at the mere suggestion, and hastened to disclaim it.

You say, between you and myself, there never has been a personal difference, "and you disclaim all personal enmity towards me."

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