disclaim

The law treats people who disclaim as though they died, and looks to their designated beneficiaries and the law as to who inherits next.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 3, 2026

Put bluntly, beneficiaries, as you say, can disclaim an inheritance, but leaving it in the trust delays the problem.

From MarketWatch ● Mar. 16, 2026

The network is an open source project and, like most such software, was created under terms that allow for free use and disclaim liability.

From New York Times ● Apr. 25, 2023

“AFGE should have the best interests of the 700,000 employees they represent in mind, but there are still looming questions around your decision to disclaim interest in the National ICE Council,” Mr. Cloud wrote.

From Washington Times ● Dec. 9, 2022

He then went on to disclaim that “any person who knew either of us could possibly believe that either meddled in that dirty work.”

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis

In effect, the person who disclaims never owned the asset.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 3, 2026

"It is only when she is tasked with answering for that involvement that she disclaims any connection."

From Salon ● Oct. 27, 2023

Jendrucko calls himself Dr. Lavender, even though, as the festival’s website disclaims, “Dr. Lavender is not a medical practitioner; he is just a guy who likes lavender.”

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 24, 2021

“The Board of Health disclaims any and all liability” stemming from the event, the board posted in response to plans for the event that features a parade, beer garden, and children’s events.

From Washington Times ● Jun. 29, 2020

The author disclaims any intention of wounding the feelings of those who hold opinions different to his own.

From A Legacy to the Friends of Free Discussion by Benjamin Offen

However, I recently disclaimed part of a traditional IRA I inherited, and it worked out well.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 3, 2026

“Once disclaimed, the timeshare passes according to the next instruction in the estate plan or intestacy law,” Allenby adds.

From MarketWatch ● Mar. 16, 2026

The same student, however, later disclaimed his statement, according to authorities.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 2025

It has been disclaimed - meaning it will be returned to its finder and the owner of the land it was found on - because museums lack the resources and spaces to claim every find.

From BBC ● Dec. 28, 2024

Miss Bennet eagerly disclaimed all extraordinary merit, and threw back the praise on her sister’s warm affection.

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen

Even if the stepmother leaves the house equally to your other siblings, disclaiming your share doesn’t necessarily mean you won’t be asked to help out.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 23, 2026

For a disclaimer to be valid, the person disclaiming an asset must not have benefited from it, say, by spending the dividends from a stock.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 3, 2026

Although disclaiming any such intent, the federal court here required a “historical twin” — that is, previous legislation that banned open carry.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 8, 2026

The Atman federation meanwhile described the situation to The Associated Press in an email as a “witch hunt,” disclaiming responsibility for the private lives of students and teachers at its member schools.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 2, 2023

Under Pendleton’s prodding, Hamilton agreed to a statement disclaiming any recollection of the conversation as recounted by Cooper.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis