disaffirmance

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of denying or rejecting an affirmation or promise.

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Variants

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disaffirm , disaffirmance , disaffirmances , disaffirmed , disaffirming , disaffirms

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'dis-' meaning 'opposite' or 'undo' and 'affirmare' meaning 'to confirm'.

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Trivia

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1. Disaffirmance is a concept that has been recognized in common law jurisdictions around the world.

2. The concept of disaffirmance has its roots in ancient Rome, where parties could reject or revoke contracts within a certain time frame.

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Related Concepts

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1. Repudiation: Refers to a more serious breach of a contract where one party refuses to perform any of its obligations under the contract.

2. Rejection: Refers to the act of refusing to accept or consider something, such as an offer or proposal.

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Culture

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Disaffirmance has been used in legal contexts, particularly in contract law, to refer to the act of denying or rejecting an affirmation or promise. It is an important concept in understanding the rights and obligations of parties in a contract.

How to Memorize "disaffirmance"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the word 'disaffirmance' as a contract being signed, and then one party tearing it up or refusing to honor their part of the agreement.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'disaffirmance' with the idea of denial or rejection.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Dis-Affirm Ance' to remember that it means 'opposite' or 'undo' of 'affirmation'.

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