Disaffirm

[,disә'fә:m]

(v. t.) To assert the contrary of; to contradict; to deny; -- said of that which has been asserted.

(v. t.) To refuse to confirm; to annul, as a judicial decision, by a contrary judgment of a superior tribunal.

Editor: Woodrow

v.t. to deny (what has been affirmed): to contradict.—ns. Disaffirm′ance Disaffirma′tion.

Editor: Pratt