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disavowal

[ dis-uh-vou-uh l ]

/ ˌdɪs əˈvaʊ əl /

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noun

a disowning; repudiation; denial.

Origin of disavowal

First recorded in 1740–50; disavow + -al²

Words nearby disavowal

disaster, disaster area, disaster capitalism, disastrous, disavow, disavowal, disband, disbar, disbelief, disbelieve, disbosom

Example sentences from the Web for disavowal

It could be having to foot his own legal costs—or the sting of a disavowal that dates back to high school.

David Wildstein: A Christie Groupie Scorned? |Michael Daly |February 1, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
And Mitt Romney's disavowal of using Wright doesn't necessarily mean that we won't be seeing the reverend's face either.

Wright Out? Don't Bet on It |Michael Tomasky |May 18, 2012 |DAILY BEAST
No, sir, the want of powers on the part of Mr. Erskine is not the true cause of the disavowal.

Abridgement of the Debates of Congress, from 1789 to 1856 (4 of 16 vol.) |Various
The news of Mr. Cannings disavowal reached America in July, and spread consternation and despair.

The Life of Albert Gallatin |Henry Adams

Vain the search for disavowal of or protest against the act.

The Boys of '61 |Charles Carleton Coffin.
Thus far I cannot learn that you have made any disavowal of these barbarities.

History of the Negro Race in America from 1619 to 1880. Vol. 2 (of 2) |George Washington Williams
England demanded a disavowal of the treaty and the punishment of the pensionary.

The Political History of England - Vol. X. |William Hunt