disaffirm
[ dis-uh-furm ]
/ ˌdɪs əˈfɜrm /
verb (used with object)
to deny; contradict.
Law.
to annul; reverse; repudiate.
OTHER WORDS FROM disaffirm
dis·af·fir·ma·tion [dis-af-er-mey-shuh n] /ˌdɪs æf ərˈmeɪ ʃən/, dis·af·fir·mance, nounWords nearby disaffirm
disadvantageous,
disaffect,
disaffected,
disaffection,
disaffiliate,
disaffirm,
disafforest,
disaggregate,
disaggregation,
disagree,
disagreeable
Example sentences from the Web for disaffirm
The right to disaffirm a marriage on the ground of non-age, unlike the parties to a contract, applies to both parties.
Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman |Albert Sidney BollesThe time in which the parties may disaffirm the marriage is merely extended by the statute.
Legal Status Of Women In Iowa |Jennie Lansley WilsonAs a minor may disaffirm his contract, any act clearly showing this intent is sufficient.
Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman |Albert Sidney BollesThe case involves the right of an infant to disaffirm a contract made by him, when purchasing an article which is not a necessity.
Commercial Law |Samuel Williston, Richard D. Currier, and Richard W. Hill
British Dictionary definitions for disaffirm
disaffirm
/ (ˌdɪsəˈfɜːm) /
verb (tr)
to deny or contradict (a statement)
law
- to annul or reverse (a decision)
- to repudiate obligations