Retraction
/rɪˈtrækʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The formal withdrawal or cancellation of a statement or legal claim.
The lawyer issued a retraction of his previous testimony.
- (n.) The act of pulling back or receding, especially in legal or official contexts.
The company made a retraction of its earlier announcement.
Forms
- retractions
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Commentary
Retractions often require clear, unequivocal language to avoid ambiguity in legal contexts.
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