disclaim

/dɪsˈkleɪm/
verb
  1. To say that you are not responsible for something; to deny any connection or ownership.
    • The company disclaimed all responsibility for the damage caused by the storm.
    • He disclaimed the rumor that he was planning to leave the band.
    • She quickly disclaimed any knowledge of the missing documents.
  2. To give up a legal right or claim to something.
    • The heir disclaimed his inheritance because of the large debts attached to it.
    • By signing the form, you disclaim any future rights to the property.
    • The inventor disclaimed the patent to allow free use of the technology.
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