1. (v. t.) To renounce claim to ownership or responsibility; to disown; to disavow\; to reject.

2. (v. t.) To deny, as a claim; to refuse.

3. (v. t.) To relinquish or deny having a claim; to disavow another's claim; to decline accepting, as an estate, interest, or office.

4. (v. t.) To disavow or renounce all part, claim, or share.

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