retractation

noun

re·​trac·​ta·​tion

ˌrē‧ˌtrakˈtāshən

plural -s

: retraction, recantation

Word History

Etymology

Latin retractation-, retractatio, from retractatus (past participle of retractare to retract) + -ion-, -io -ion

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