Dis·claim v. t. [imp. & p. p. Disclaimed p. pr. & vb. n. Disclaiming.]
1. To renounce all claim to deny; ownership of, or responsibility for; to disown; to disavow; to reject.
He calls the gods to witness their offense;
Disclaims the war, asserts his innocence. --Dryden.
He disclaims the authority of Jesus. --Farmer.
2. To deny, as a claim; to refuse.
The payment was irregularly made, if not disclaimed. --Milman.
3. Law To relinquish or deny having a claim; to disavow another's claim; to decline accepting, as an estate, interest, or office.
Syn: -- To disown; disavow; renounce; repudiate.