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repudiation

[/rɪˌpjuːdiˈeɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: repudiations / repudiações
repudiação
1. The action of rejecting or disowning someone or something
The repudiation of the old contract was necessary for the company's survival.
A repudiação do antigo contrato foi necessária para a sobrevivência da empresa.
2. Refusal to accept or pay a debt or financial obligation
The debtor's repudiation of the loan left creditors in a difficult position.
A repudiação do empréstimo pelo devedor deixou os credores em posição difícil.
3. Rejection of a belief, claim, or person
His public repudiation of his former political views shocked many supporters.
Sua rejeição pública de seus antigos pontos de vista políticos chocou muitos apoiadores.
Synonyms
rejectiondisavowalrenunciationdenialrefusal
Antonyms
acceptanceacknowledgmentendorsementadoptionapproval

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
repudiação
Standard usage in legal and formal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
repudiação
Formal contexts; colloquially may use rejeição
São Paulo
repudiação
Common in business and legal terminology
Portugal
repudiação
Formal usage; may also use recusa or rejeição in certain contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

repudiation of debt
repudiation clause
express repudiation
implied repudiation
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