Verb

To discard or reject something.

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(ambitransitive, nautical) To let go (a cable or rope securing a vessel to a buoy, wharf etc) so that the vessel may make way.

(knitting) To finish the last row of knitted stitches and remove them securely from the needle.

Verb

(en verb)

To renounce all claim to; to deny ownership of or responsibility for; to disown; to disavow; to reject.

* Dryden

He calls the gods to witness their offence; / Disclaims the war, asserts his innocence.

* Farmer

He disclaims the authority of Jesus.

* 1901 , , (w, The Monkey's Paw)

*:"I was to say that Maw and Meggins disclaim all responsibility," continued the other. "They admit no liability at all, but in consideration of your son's services they wish to present you with a certain sum as compensation."

To deny, as a claim; to refuse.

* Milman

The payment was irregularly made, if not disclaimed .

(legal) To relinquish or deny having a claim; to disavow another's claim; to decline accepting, as an estate, interest, or office.

(Burrill)