<P> In patent law, a disclaimer identifies, in a claim, subject - matter that is not claimed . By extension, a disclaimer may also mean the action of introduction a negative limitation in a claim, i.e. "an amendment to a claim resulting in the incorporation therein of a "negative" technical feature, typically excluding from a general feature specific embodiments or areas ". The allowability of disclaimers is subject to particular conditions, which may vary widely from one jurisdiction to another . </P> <P> A prosecution disclaimer is another type of disclaimer in patent law . Under United States patent law a prosecution disclaimer is a statement made by a patent applicant during examination of a patent application which can limit the scope of protection provided by the resulting patent . It is one type of file - wrapper estoppel, the other being prosecution history estoppel . </P> <P> In estate or inheritance law, a disclaimer (also called disclaimer of interest) is a written document voluntarily signed by an heir to an estate in which the said heir does not accept (disclaims) the part of the estate of a deceased person which the heir is entitled to receive . The disclaimed part of the estate is then inherited not necessarily by a person of the disclaiming heir's choice, but by the next heir in line to receive that part of the estate as if the disclaiming heir were also deceased, either according to the will, beneficiary designation, or the laws of intestacy . Government tax agencies have further rules on such disclaimers . Reasons for such disclaimers may include imminent death of the disclaimant or the fact that the disclaimant already has enough wealth . </P> <P> The all persons fictitious disclaimer is a standard disclaimer used in works of fiction in an attempt to avoid liability for defamation . </P>

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