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dis·af·firm
(dĭs′ə-fûrm′)tr.v. dis·af·firmed, dis·af·firm·ing, dis·af·firms Law
To reject (a determination or obligation that is subject to approval).
dis′af·fir′mance (dĭs′ə-fûr′məns), dis·af′fir·ma′tion (dĭs-ăf′ər-mā′shən) n.
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disaffirm
(ˌdɪsəˈfɜːm)vb (tr)
1. to deny or contradict (a statement)
2. (Law) law
a. to annul or reverse (a decision)
b. to repudiate (obligations)
ˌdisafˈfirmance, disaffirmation n
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dis•af•firm
(ˌdɪs əˈfɜrm)v.t.
1. to deny; contradict.
2. to annul or reverse.
[1525–35]
dis`af•fir•ma′tion (-æf ərˈmeɪ ʃən) n.
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disaffirm
Past participle: disaffirmed
Gerund: disaffirming
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disaffirm
verbTo refuse to admit the truth, reality, value, or worth of:
Law: traverse.
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