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Webster 1913 Edition


Retractation

Reˊtrac-ta′tion

,
Noun.
[Cf. F.
rétractation
, L.
retractatio
a revision, reconsideration. ]
The act of retracting what has been said; recantation.

Webster 1828 Edition


Retractation

RETRACTA'TION

,
Noun.
[L. retractatio.]
The recalling of what has been said; recantation; change of opinion declared.

Definition 2024


retractation

retractation

See also: rétractation

English

Noun

retractation (countable and uncountable, plural retractations)

  1. retraction (of something previously said)