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disownment

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun disownment has 1 sense
  1. disownment, disowning - refusal to acknowledge as one's own
    --1 is a kind of repudiation, renunciation
    Derived form: verb disown1

Definitions from the Web

Disownment

Noun:

The act of formally rejecting or refusing to acknowledge a connection or relationship with someone.

Sense:

1. The act of disowning or disclaiming someone as a family member, or denying any association or responsibility towards them.

Sample Sentence:

After years of conflict, John's disownment of his brother was finally made official.

Sense:

2. The relinquishment of ownership or responsibility for something.

Sample Sentence:

His disownment of the company was a shocking decision that left everyone surprised.


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