Recantations
/ˌriːkænˈteɪʃənz/
Definitions
- (n.) Plural of recantation, referring to the formal withdrawal or renunciation of a previously stated belief, statement, or testimony.
The witness’s recantations undermined the prosecution’s case.
Forms
- recantation
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Commentary
Recantations are primarily used to describe multiple instances of formally withdrawing statements or beliefs, often in legal or testimonial contexts.
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