repudiation
UK: rɪˌpjuː.diˈeɪ.ʃən | US: rɪˌpjuː.diˈeɪ.ʃən
n. the act of rejecting or refusing to accept something as valid or authoritative
n. formal denial or disavowal of a claim, agreement, or obligation
repudiation = re<back> + pudi<clean, pure> + ation<noun suffix>
- re: Latin prefix meaning "back" or "again," indicating reversal or opposition.
- pudi: Derived from Latin pudere (to be ashamed) or pudor (shame, purity), implying moral rejection.
- ation: Suffix forming nouns denoting an action or process.
Etymology Origin:
The word traces back to Latin repudiare ("to reject, divorce"), combining re- (opposition) and pudium (a sense of shame or purity). Historically, it referred to the formal rejection of a spouse or obligation due to moral disapproval. Over time, it broadened to signify any authoritative denial or refusal, retaining its connotation of decisive rejection.
The senator's repudiation of the controversial policy sparked public debate.
His repudiation of the contract left the company in legal turmoil.
The scientist issued a repudiation of the flawed study’s conclusions.
Cultural repudiation of outdated traditions can drive social progress.
Her repudiation of the accusations was swift and unequivocal.