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disaffirm
[ dis-uh-furm ]
verb (used with object)
- to deny; contradict.
- Law. to annul; reverse; repudiate.
disaffirm
/ ˌdɪsəˈfɜːm; ˌdɪsæfəˈmeɪʃən /
verb
- to deny or contradict (a statement)
- law
- to annul or reverse (a decision)
- to repudiate obligations
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Derived Forms
- ˌdisafˈfirmance, noun
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Other Words From
- dis·af·fir·ma·tion [dis-af-er-, mey, -sh, uh, n], disaf·firmance noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of disaffirm1
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Example Sentences
The right to disaffirm a marriage on the ground of non-age, unlike the parties to a contract, applies to both parties.
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As a minor may disaffirm his contract, any act clearly showing this intent is sufficient.
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The time in which the parties may disaffirm the marriage is merely extended by the statute.
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The case involves the right of an infant to disaffirm a contract made by him, when purchasing an article which is not a necessity.
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