Both Uses of
disclaim
in
Pride and Prejudice
- Miss Bennet eagerly disclaimed all extraordinary merit, and threw back the praise on her sister's warm affection.†
Chpt 24 *
- Elizabeth had scarcely time to disclaim all right to the compliment, before their approach was announced by the door-bell, and shortly afterwards the three gentlemen entered the room.†
Chpt 30
Definition:
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(disclaim) to deny (responsibility for, knowledge of, or ownership of)