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Disavowal

Disavowal \Dis`a*vow"al\, n. The act of disavowing, disclaiming, or disowning; rejection and denial.

An earnest disavowal of fear often proceeds from fear.
--Richardson.

Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
disavowal

1748; see disavow + -al (2).

Wiktionary
disavowal

n. A denial of knowledge, relationship, and/or responsibility towards something (or someone).

WordNet
disavowal

n. denial of any connection with or knowledge of [syn: disclaimer]

Usage examples of "disavowal".

Why, clearly the occupation of Fort Sumter, and the dismantling of Fort Moultrie by Major Anderson, in the face of your pledges, and without explanation or practical disavowal.

For all the disavowals of its existence, the Point System is no secret.