Retract
/rɪˈtrækt/
Definitions
- (v.) To formally withdraw a statement, allegation, or claim, often to avoid legal consequences.
The witness retracted her earlier testimony under cross-examination.
- (v.) To rescind or annul a legal action or document, sometimes by court order.
The company retracted the offer of settlement before the trial began.
Forms
- retracts
- retracted
- retracting
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Commentary
Retraction is a formal act requiring clear expression, ideally documented, as ambiguous withdrawal may not suffice legally.
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