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Definition of repudiation

repudiation

/rɪˌpjuːdiˈeɪʃən/
re · pu · di · a · tion
Plural:repudiations
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Adjective:repudiative
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• noun

1

The strong rejection or disavowal of a proposal, idea, authority, or belief, or the denial of the truth or validity of something.

Example

"The overwhelming vote served as a clear repudiation of the previous administration's economic policies."

2

The refusal to fulfill or discharge an agreement, obligation, contract, or financial debt.

Example

"The supplier's sudden refusal to deliver the raw materials constituted an unlawful repudiation of the contract."

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• Rhymes for repudiation

• Nearby Words

republication
republish
repudiate
repudiation
repugnance
repugnant
repulse

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Latin repudiatio, from the verb repudiare ('to cast off, divorce, or reject'), which derives from repudium ('dissolution of a marriage or betrothal'), likely related to pes ('foot') in the sense of kicking something away.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Repudiation. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/repudiation
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