Meaning of the word disavowal in English

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disavowal

US /ˌdɪs.əˈvaʊ.əl/
UK /ˌdɪs.əˈvaʊ.əl/

Noun

the act of denying responsibility for or knowledge of something

Example:
His disavowal of the controversial statements did little to calm the public.
The company issued a strong disavowal of any involvement in the scandal.
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