disclaim

 
Pronunciation: /dɪsˈkleɪm/

verb

[with object]
  • refuse to acknowledge; deny: the school disclaimed any responsibility for his death
  • Law renounce a legal claim to (a property or title): the earl disclaimed his title

Origin:

late Middle English (in legal contexts): from Anglo-Norman French desclamer, from des- (expressing reversal) + clamer 'to claim' (see claim)