disclaimer
|dis/claim/er|
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/dɪsˈkleɪmər/
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/dɪsˈkleɪmə/
denial of responsibility
Etymology
Etymology Information
'disclaimer' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'disclamer,' where 'dis-' meant 'apart' and 'clamer' meant 'to cry out.'
Historical Evolution
'disclamer' transformed into the modern English word 'disclaimer' through the influence of legal terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to renounce a claim,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a statement that denies responsibility.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a statement that denies something, especially responsibility.
The contract included a disclaimer of liability.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40