disproof
Americannoun
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facts that disprove something
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the act of disproving
Etymology
Origin of disproof
Example Sentences
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Disproof of one statement is never proof of another.
From Man And His Ancestor A Study In Evolution by Morris, Charles
Sadler, The Law of Population, a treatise in Disproof of the Superfecundity of human Beings, and developing the real Principles of their Increase, III, 1830.
From Principles of Political Economy, Vol. II by Roscher, Wilhelm
"The Law of Population; a Treatise in Six Books, in Disproof of the Superfecundity of Human Beings, and developing the real Principle of their Increase".
From Miscellaneous Writings and Speeches — Volume 2 by Macaulay, Thomas Babington Macaulay, Baron
Disproof is the one thing that will now avail; and to anything short of that no one should again for an instant listen.
From William Blake A Critical Essay by Swinburne, Algernon Charles
Disproof by demonstration is impossible; but it is fair to seek for the character of the act in a study of the character of the actor, as illustrated by the rest of his career.
From John Quincy Adams American Statesmen Series by Morse, John T. (John Torrey)
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