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Disclaim

Defined in 2 dictionaries — Kinney (1893), Burrill (1850)

A Law Dictionary and Glossary

George C. Kinney · 1893

To relinquish a claim; to deny having a claim; to deny or disavow another's claim; to decline to accept an estate, interest or office.

A New Law Dictionary and Glossary

Alexander M. Burrill · 1850

[L. Lat. disclamare, disadvocare.] To relinquish a claim; to deny having a claim, as by a disclaimer in equity. See Disclaimer. To deny or disavow another's claim; as in the case of a disclaimer of tenure. See Id. To decline accepting an estate, interest, or office. See Id.