retraction
retraction, n. 1. The act of taking or drawing back (retraction of anticipatory repudiation before breach of contract). 2. The act of recanting; a statement in recantation (retraction of a defamatory remark). [Cases: Libel and Slander 66. C.J.S. Libel and Slander; Injurious Falsehood§ 195.] 3. Wills & estates. A withdrawal of a renunciation (because of […]