disproof

[ dis-proof ]
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noun
  1. the act of disproving.

  2. proof to the contrary; refutation.

Origin of disproof

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

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British Dictionary definitions for disproof

disproof

/ (dɪsˈpruːf) /


noun
  1. facts that disprove something

  2. the act of disproving

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