disclaim

Example Sentences

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Heirs have great freedom regarding what assets to disclaim, and how much.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Upon her death, I am concerned about whether family members — none of whom want the timeshare — will be responsible for it, or if they can formally disclaim the property.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 16, 2026

After you have estimated the cost of repairs and determined the equity and debt, you’ll be able to decide whether to keep the home, sell it, or disclaim the inheritance.

From Slate • Sep. 26, 2022

“As a result, we have made the difficult decision to disclaim interest in this unit. While we had hoped to avoid this outcome, today’s action begins the process of granting Council 118’s request.”

From Washington Times • Aug. 11, 2022

The juvenile population in America increased from 1994 to 2000, but the juvenile crime rate declined, leading academics who had originally supported the “super-predator” theory to disclaim it.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson