disclaim

The law treats people who disclaim as though they died, and looks to their designated beneficiaries and the law as to who inherits next.

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

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

From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles

In effect, the person who disclaims never owned the asset.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 3, 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

The apostle Paul disclaims dominion over the church, 2 Cor. i. ult.

From A Hind Let Loose Or, An Historical Representation of the Testimonies of the Church of Scotland for the Interest of Christ. With the True State Thereof in All Its Periods by Alexander Shields

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

It has been disclaimed - meaning it will be returned to its finder and the owner of the land it was found on - because museums lack the resources and spaces to claim every find.

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