Repudiated
/rɪˈpjuːdieɪtɪd/
Definitions
- (v. (past tense)) Having rejected or disowned a contract, debt, or obligation, often to avoid legal responsibility.
The party repudiated the agreement, leading to a breach of contract claim.
Forms
- repudiate
- repudiates
- repudiating
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Commentary
'Repudiated' is the past tense of 'repudiate' and is mainly used to describe the formal or legal rejection of obligations or agreements, often triggering remedies such as damages or rescission.
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