disaffirmance

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The act of disaffirming; denial.
  2. Overthrow or annulment by the decision of a superior tribunal
  3. Annulment of a contract or obligation, such as one agreed by someone who was underage at the time, and has attained age of majority.

Word forms

disaffirmance disaffirmances

Etymology

From dis- + affirmance.

Related words

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