Definition

The act of rejecting or canceling something that was previously agreed upon or accepted.

Example

The disaffirmance of the contract was necessary due to the misrepresentation of facts.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of the term disaffirmance?

No, I haven't. What does it mean?

It's basically the act of denying or annulling something, like a contract.

That sounds interesting! I can see how it could be useful in legal situations.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Disaffirmance → It is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart or away) and "affirmare" (meaning to assert or confirm). The word refers to the act of asserting something to be untrue or denying a previous affirmation.

Memory Tip

Think of 'dis-' meaning to take away or negate, and 'affirm' meaning to assert. This helps you remember that disaffirmance means to deny or take back an assertion.

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