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disclaim

[dis-klaym] / dɪsˈkleɪm /


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In that case, the daughter could disclaim all or part of the IRA and have it go directly to her children.

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

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

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

It disclaims being a new religion, affirming rather that it is a renewal of religion or religion renewed.

From Bahaism and Its Claims A Study of the Religion Promulgated by Baha Utlah and Abdul Baha by Samuel Graham Wilson

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

A force spokesperson said: "We have informed the dog's owner and the dog has been disclaimed by her."

From BBC ● Apr. 11, 2025

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


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