disaffirm
Use Disaffirm in a sentence
əˈfɜrm verb (used with object)
1.
to deny; contradict.
2.
Law. to annul; reverse; repudiate.
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| —vb | |
| 1. | to deny or contradict (a statement) |
| 2. | law |
| a. to annul or reverse (a decision) | |
| b. to repudiate obligations | |
| disaf'firmance | |
| —n | |
| disaffirmation | |
| —n | |
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Example sentences
The presence or absence of drugs can be the key piece of evidence investigators need to confirm or disaffirm events.
Her recommendation was to disaffirm the removal and impose a six month suspension.
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