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What does Repudiation mean?

The refusal to fulfill a contractual obligation, often indicating that one party will not perform their duties when they become due.

Repudiation in a sentence
The supplier's email stating they would not deliver the goods was a clear act of repudiation of the contract.

Repudiation in German, French, Spanish and Italian

German
Verweigerung
also Zurückweisung, Anfechtung

Die Ablehnung der Erfüllung einer vertraglichen Pflicht.

French
Répudiation
also Désaveu

Acte par lequel une partie refuse d'exécuter ses obligations contractuelles.

Spanish
Repudio
also Rechazo

Rechazo formal a cumplir con lo estipulado en un acuerdo.

Italian
Ripudio
also Rifiuto

Dichiarazione con cui una parte nega di voler adempiere al contratto.

Synonyms and opposites for Repudiation

  • Synonym Renunciation
  • Synonym Disavowal
  • Opposite Acceptance
  • Opposite Sanction

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