The act of disowning, denying, or refusing to accept responsibility for something; the process of making a disclaimer.
From disclaim + -ing (gerund/present participle suffix). See disclaim for root etymology.
You see 'disclaiming responsibility' in news articles constantly, especially in political scandals—the gerund form emphasizes the active, ongoing process of backing away from ownership of something.
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