disclaimer
Translation
disclaimer, denial of responsibility, waiver
Examples
The book includes a disclaimer on the first page.
The book includes a disclaimer on the first page.
He issued a disclaimer, denying any involvement.
He issued a disclaimer, denying any involvement.
Grammar Patterns
noun disclaimer The website has a clear disclaimer about its content.
Similar Words
Synonyms: denial, waiver, renunciation
Etymology
From 'disclaim' + '-er' (a thing that does something). 'Disclaim' means to deny. So, a 'disclaimer' is a statement that denies something, usually responsibility.
Memory Tips
Think of the message at the start of a movie: 'The views expressed are not...' – that's a disclaimer. It 'disclaims' responsibility.