repudiation
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/rɪˌpjuːdiˈeɪʃn/
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/rɪˌpjuːdiˈeɪʃn/
the act of rejecting or refusing to accept something
The repudiation of the old laws led to a more just society.
the act of publicly denying or rejecting a claim or statement
The company's repudiation of the false accusations helped clear its name.
the act of ending a relationship or association with someone
The politician's repudiation of his former allies shocked the public.