disclaim
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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
If all heirs disclaim, does the trust remain responsible for the property until it is sold, or would it revert to the timeshare company?
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
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He disclaims any effort to reverse or expunge the old case.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 23, 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
The heir has no freedom to designate the recipient of the disclaimed asset, as in, “I want this disclaimed amount to go to person X but not person Y.”
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
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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
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