disaffirm

American  

[dis-uh-furm] / ˌdɪs əˈfɜrm /

verb (used with object)

1. to deny; contradict.

2. Law. to annul; reverse; repudiate.

---

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

---

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

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

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)

As to what will be "a reasonable time," within which a minor must disaffirm his contract, must depend upon the peculiar circumstances of each case.

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

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