Definition

The act of rejecting or refusing to accept something, especially a contract or debt.

Example

The company's repudiation of the contract led to a legal dispute.

Conversation

Did you hear about the recent repudiation of the contract by the city?

Yeah, it's causing a lot of confusion among the vendors.

I wonder how they can just make a repudiation like that without warning.

It seems like they should have given everyone a heads up.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Repudiation → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again or back) and "pudiare" (meaning to cast off or reject). The word refers to the act of rejecting or disowning something, often in a formal context.

Memory Tip

Think of 'casting off' ('pudiare') something 'again' ('re-') — that's why repudiation means to reject or disown something.

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