1. to deny or contradict; to refuse to confirm or support
Usage: formal; legal contexts

Examples

• The witness disaffirms the previous testimony given under oath.
• The court disaffirms the lower court’s ruling on procedural grounds.
• She disaffirms any connection to the controversial organization.
• The company disaffirms responsibility for the defective products.
• The senator disaffirms his earlier statement about tax policy.
• The board disaffirms the proposed merger agreement.