Disclaim at Legal Glossary

What is it? (1) To refuse or give away a claim or a right to something. For example, if your aunt leaves you a white elephant in her will and you dont want it, you can refuse the gift by disclaiming your ownership rights. (2) To deny responsibility for a claim or act. For example, a merchant that sells goods second-hand may disclaim responsibility for a products defects by selling it as is.

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