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Definition of disclaimer
disclaimer
/dɪsˈkleɪ.mɚ/
dis · claim · er
Plural:disclaimers
disclaimer Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
9
Tier
2
Usage
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• noun
1
A formal statement that denies responsibility, liability, or endorsement, intended to prevent civil liability or clarify the scope of rights and obligations.
Example
"The financial advisor included a clear disclaimer at the bottom of the report stating that past performance does not guarantee future results."
2
A formal renunciation, repudiation, or relinquishment of a legal claim, right, title, or interest (such as an inheritance or patent claim).
Example
"The beneficiary filed a formal disclaimer of interest in the estate so the assets would pass directly to the next heir."
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Word Origin & Etymology
First recorded in the 15th century in Anglo-French legal usage, formed from 'disclaim' plus the nominal suffix '-er' (analogous to legal terms such as 'waiver' and 'rejoinder').
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Disclaimer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/disclaimer