Reneger: meaning, definitions and examples
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reneger
[ หrษnษชgษr ]
legal terminology
A reneger is someone who fails to uphold a promise or obligation, particularly in a contractual or agreement context. This term often implies deceit or betrayal.
Synonyms
backslider, betrayer, defector.
Examples of usage
- The contractor was labeled a reneger after abandoning the project.
- It's important to trust your partners; being a reneger can damage your reputation.
- The reneger's actions led to lawsuit claims from the affected parties.
Translations
Translations of the word "reneger" in other languages:
๐ต๐น renegado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคงเฅเคเฅเคฌเคพเคเคผ
๐ฉ๐ช Renegat
๐ฎ๐ฉ pengkhianat
๐บ๐ฆ ัะตะฝะตะณะฐั
๐ต๐ฑ renegat
๐ฏ๐ต ่ไฟก่
๐ซ๐ท renรฉgat
๐ช๐ธ renegado
๐น๐ท renegat
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฐฐ์ ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฎุงุฆู
๐จ๐ฟ renegรกt
๐ธ๐ฐ renegรกt
๐จ๐ณ ๅๅพ
๐ธ๐ฎ renegat
๐ฎ๐ธ renegat
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะตะฝะตะณะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แ แแแแแแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ renegat
๐ฒ๐ฝ renegado
Etymology
The word 'reneger' originates from the root 'renege', which comes from the Latin word 'renegare', meaning 'to deny or refuse'. The term evolved in the English language during the 16th century, initially used to describe someone who renounces a belief or allegiance. Over time, 'reneger' has come to be associated more specifically with individuals who do not fulfill their promises or obligations, particularly in legal or financial matters. Its use has broadened to include contexts where trust is pivotal, highlighting the negative connotation associated with failing to follow through on commitments. The term is often used in modern discussions about contracts, partnerships, and agreements, where honoring promises is fundamental to maintaining integrity and trustworthiness.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #43,759, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.