Word
disclaimer
Phoneticsdis·claimer
US/dɪˈskɫeɪmɝ/
UK/dɪsklˈeɪmɐ/
Definitions
01denial of responsibility
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Law Formal
n. a statement that says you are not responsible for something, often to protect yourself from legal trouble.
n. a formal statement that denies responsibility or affiliation, or that limits the legal liability of a person or organisation.
“The website has a disclaimer saying they are not responsible for any advice given by users.”
“The investment firm included a prominent disclaimer in the prospectus, warning potential clients that past performance does not guarantee future results.”
Usage
Often appears at the beginning of a video, book, or contract.
02giving up a claim
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Law Formal · Technical
n. the act of officially giving up a right or a claim to something, like property or money.
n. the formal renunciation or relinquishment of a legal claim, right, or interest.
“He signed a disclaimer to give up his right to the family house.”
“The beneficiary's disclaimer of the inheritance allowed the assets to pass directly to the next generation, avoiding significant tax burdens.”
Usage
Common in inheritance and property law.
Synonyms
Real-World Examples
“There’s an argument that in this instance, a warning or disclaimer might have been sufficient.” “Disclaimer: I have made a lot of bad TV programmes.” Etymology
Partly from Middle English discleymer, from Anglo-Norman desclamer; and partly from disclaim + -er.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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