recantation
- a word derived from recant.
Example Sentences
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Napoletano would testify later, as part of her recantation, that she found the site based not on memory but on instinct: By then, she said, she knew Wilson well enough to read his body language.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 18, 2024
Prosecutors had opposed Franklin’s petition, arguing that the recantation by the witness wasn’t credible.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 5, 2024
Also according to the department, Tyson claimed to have two recorded interviews with Mrs. Bryant but provided authorities with only one, which included no recantation.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 27, 2023
The judge renders the expert’s recantation meaningless, so Charles McCrory, an innocent man, remains in prison.
From Slate ● Apr. 4, 2022
I wanted Ralph's recantation to sink in, but I didn't want to hesitate too long because we needed a lot more.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
