Repudiation
/ˌrɛpjuːdiˈeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The rejection or refusal to accept or be bound by a contract, agreement, or obligation.
The party's repudiation of the contract led to legal consequences.
- (n.) In family law, the act of refusing to acknowledge or accept paternity or relationship.
The mother's repudiation of the child was challenged in court.
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Commentary
Typically used in contracts and family law, repudiation denotes a clear, unequivocal refusal to perform or accept obligations.
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