Disavow
/dɪsəˈvaʊ/
Definitions
- (v.) To deny responsibility for or deny the validity of; to repudiate.
The corporation disavowed any knowledge of the illegal activities.
- (v.) To refuse to acknowledge or accept; to renounce.
The defendant disavowed the contract, claiming fraud.
Forms
- disavows
- disavowed
- disavowing
Related terms
See also
Commentary
In legal drafting, 'disavow' is often used to explicitly reject a claim or responsibility, clarifying non-liability or repudiation.
This glossary is for general informational and educational purposes only. Definitions are jurisdiction-agnostic but reflect terminology and concepts primarily drawn from English and American legal traditions. Nothing herein constitutes legal advice or creates a lawyer-client relationship. Users should consult qualified counsel for advice on specific matters or jurisdictions.