disaffirm

[ dis-uh-furm ]

verb (used with object)

1. to deny; contradict.
2. Law. to annul; reverse; repudiate.

disaffirm

/ ˌdɪsəˈfɜːm; ˌdɪsæfəˈmeɪʃən /

verb

1. to deny or contradict (a statement)
2. law
   1. to annul or reverse (a decision)
   2. to repudiate obligations

Derived Forms

• ˌdisafˈfirmance, noun

Other Words From

• dis·af·fir·ma·tion [dis-af-er-, mey, -sh, uh, n], disaf·firmance noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of disaffirm¹

First recorded in 1525–35; dis- ¹ + affirm

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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