disclaim

I am loath to disclaim the power that comes with symbols such as the flag, words such as freedom, and the attachments that adhere to foundational inheritances such as, yes, the Constitution.

From Slate ● Aug. 3, 2026

It’s not so unusual to disclaim an inheritance.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 23, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 3, 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

Phineas would be the first to disclaim any great mental power in himself.

From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles

It is best if the original owner names tiers of heirs so that if one disclaims, the next recipient is clear.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

CECOT, by contrast, is run by El Salvador, so the U.S. government disclaims any authority over its operations.

From Slate ● Apr. 1, 2025

"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

Fine sophistry! the valour of the tongue, The heart disclaims it; leave this pomp of words, And cease dissembling with a friend like me.

From The Inflexible Captive A Tragedy, in Five Acts by Hannah More

Even if the disclaimed funds are larger than the annual gift-tax exemption of $19,000, the daughter won’t have gift-tax issues because the funds were never hers.

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

The item was disclaimed and returned to the finder and landowner.

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

As the Brentwood talks made progress, Carter rolled back his rhetoric, disclaiming any intention to harm “the kids.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2024

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