disaffirm

American  

[dis-uh-furm] / ˌdɪs əˈfɜrm /

verb (used with object)

1. to deny; contradict.

2. Law. to annul; reverse; repudiate.

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disaffirm British  

/ ˌdɪsəˈfɜːm, ˌdɪsæfəˈmeɪʃən /

verb

1. to deny or contradict (a statement)

2. law

   1. to annul or reverse (a decision)

   2. to repudiate obligations

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Other Word Forms

• disaffirmance noun
• disaffirmation noun

Etymology

Origin of disaffirm

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

Example Sentences

Coached by her first husband, Herman Griffin, Wells sought to disaffirm her contract when she attained majority.

From New York Times • Nov. 23, 2010

As a minor may disaffirm his contract, any act clearly showing this intent is sufficient.

From Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman by Bolles, Albert Sidney

The time in which the parties may disaffirm the marriage is merely extended by the statute.

From Legal Status of Women in Iowa by Wilson, Jennie L. (Jennie Lansley)

The right to disaffirm a marriage on the ground of non-age, unlike the parties to a contract, applies to both parties.

From Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman by Bolles, Albert Sidney

V. deny; contradict, contravene; controvert, give denial to, gainsay, negative, shake the head. disown, disaffirm, disclaim, disavow; recant &c.

From Roget's Thesaurus of English Words and Phrases by Roget, Peter Mark