denegation

noun den·e·ga·tion \ˌde-ni-ˈgā-shən\

Definition of DENEGATION

Middle French or Latin; Middle French denegation, from Latin denegation-, denegatio, from denegare to deny — more at deny

First Known Use: 15th century

Synonyms: contradiction, denial, disallowance, disavowal, disclaimer, disconfirmation, negation, rejection, repudiation

Antonyms: acknowledgment (or acknowledgement), admission, avowal, confirmation

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