Meaning of the word repudiation in English

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repudiation

US /rɪˌpjuː.diˈeɪ.ʃən/
UK /rɪˌpjuː.diˈeɪ.ʃən/

Noun

1.

the rejection of a proposal or idea

Example:
His sudden repudiation of the agreement surprised everyone.
The government's repudiation of the debt caused economic instability.
2.

the refusal to accept or be associated with something

Example:
Her public repudiation of her family's views caused a stir.
The artist's early work was met with widespread repudiation.
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