disaffirm
to deny; contradict.
Law. to annul; reverse; repudiate.
Origin of disaffirm
1Other words from disaffirm
- dis·af·fir·ma·tion [dis-af-er-mey-shuhn], /ˌdɪs æf ərˈmeɪ ʃən/, dis·af·fir·mance, noun
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How to use disaffirm in a sentence
The right to disaffirm a marriage on the ground of non-age, unlike the parties to a contract, applies to both parties.
Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman | Albert Sidney BollesAs a minor may disaffirm his contract, any act clearly showing this intent is sufficient.
Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman | Albert Sidney BollesThe time in which the parties may disaffirm the marriage is merely extended by the statute.
Legal Status Of Women In Iowa | Jennie Lansley WilsonThe case involves the right of an infant to disaffirm a contract made by him, when purchasing an article which is not a necessity.
Commercial Law | Samuel Williston, Richard D. Currier, and Richard W. Hill
British Dictionary definitions for disaffirm
/ (ˌdɪsəˈfɜːm) /
to deny or contradict (a statement)
law
to annul or reverse (a decision)
to repudiate obligations
Derived forms of disaffirm
- disaffirmance or disaffirmation (ˌdɪsæfəˈmeɪʃən), noun
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