Disclaimer
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verb
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(As a noun)
Disclaimer ( noun )
- A statement denying responsibility for the accuracy or reliability of information, typically one issued by a company or organization.
- A statement warning of the potential consequences of using or relying on certain information or actions.
Origin:
From the middle english word "disclaymer", from the old french word "desclamer" meaning to renounce or deny, from the latin word "disclamare" meaning to call off or to reject.
Examples:
- The company issued a disclaimer stating that they were not responsible for any damages caused by their product.
- The book came with a disclaimer warning of graphic content.
- The website had a disclaimer that the information provided was for educational purposes only.
- The lawyer included a disclaimer in the contract stating that his client would not be held liable for any damages.
- The investment advisor provided a disclaimer that the investments were speculative and could result in a loss of principal.
(As a verb)
Disclaimer ( verb )
- A statement denying responsibility for the accuracy or reliability of information, typically one issued by a company or organization.
- A statement warning of the potential consequences of using or relying on certain information or actions.
Origin:
From the middle english word "disclaymer", from the old french word "desclamer" meaning to renounce or deny, from the latin word "disclamare" meaning to call off or to reject.
Examples:
- The company issued a disclaimer stating that they were not responsible for any damages caused by their product.
- The book came with a disclaimer warning of graphic content.
- The website had a disclaimer that the information provided was for educational purposes only.
- The lawyer included a disclaimer in the contract stating that his client would not be held liable for any damages.
- The investment advisor provided a disclaimer that the investments were speculative and could result in a loss of principal.