disclaim

verb

Etymology: From Middle English disclaimen, from Anglo-Norman disclaimer, from Old French desclamer (French déclamer), des- + clamer.

1. To completely renounce claims to; to deny ownership of or responsibility for

   “He calls the Gods to witness their offence, / Disclaims the War, asserts his Innocence.”

   “He disclaims the authority of Jesus.”

2. To deny (e.g. claim); to refuse.

   “The payment was irregularly made, if not disclaimed.”

3. (law) To relinquish or deny having a claim; to disavow another's claim; to decline accepting, as an estate, interest, or office.
4. To make a caveat or admission.

   “I disclaim that there will be a lot of inside humor. If you don't read a.r.s often, or are a newbie, you won't get some of the gags.”

   “I have to disclaim conflicts of interest. I am a licensed securities person in the United States and that means that there are some things that I cannot do.”