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negation

/ˌnɛɡəˈteɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does negation mean?

noun

The act or process of denying or refusing something, or the state of being denied or refused. A statement or expression that contradicts or rejects something.

Example

"The politician's statement was a clear negation of the previous policy."

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