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Repudiation: meaning, definitions and examples

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repudiation

 

[ rɪˌpjuː.diˈeɪ.ʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

legal term

The act of rejecting or disowning a legal obligation or relationship. Repudiation can occur when one party fails to fulfill their contractual obligations.

Synonyms

denial, disavowal, rejection

Examples of usage

  • The company's repudiation of the contract led to a lengthy legal battle.
  • Her repudiation of the inheritance shocked her family.
Context #2 | Noun

general term

The act of refusing to accept or acknowledge something. It can also refer to the rejection of beliefs or ideas.

Synonyms

denial, refusal, rejection

Examples of usage

  • His repudiation of traditional values caused controversy within the community.
  • The country's repudiation of the dictator's rule marked a turning point in its history.

Translations

Translations of the word "repudiation" in other languages:

🇵🇹 repúdio

🇮🇳 अस्वीकृति

🇩🇪 Ablehnung

🇮🇩 penolakan

🇺🇦 відмова

🇵🇱 odrzucenie

🇯🇵 拒絶 (きょぜつ)

🇫🇷 répudiation

🇪🇸 repudio

🇹🇷 reddetme

🇰🇷 거부

🇸🇦 رفض

🇨🇿 odmítnutí

🇸🇰 odmietnutie

🇨🇳 拒绝 (jùjué)

🇸🇮 zavrnitev

🇮🇸 höfnun

🇰🇿 бас тарту

🇬🇪 უარყოფა

🇦🇿 rəddetmə

🇲🇽 repudio

Etymology

The word 'repudiation' originates from the Latin word 'repudiare', which means 'to cast off' or 'to reject'. In legal contexts, it has been used to describe the act of rejecting or disowning legal obligations since the early 17th century. Over time, its usage has expanded to encompass a broader sense of rejection or denial in various contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,346, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.