How Do You Spell DISAFFIRM?

Pronunciation: [dˌɪsɐfˈɜːm] (IPA)

Disaffirm is a legal term used to indicate the rejection or denial of something that was previously affirmed. The word is pronounced as /dɪsəˈfɜːm/ and is spelled with a hyphen between "dis" and "affirm". The phonetic transcription of the word shows that the "dis" is pronounced with a short "i" sound, followed by the "s" sound. The emphasis is placed on the second syllable, which is pronounced with a long "e" sound. The spelling of this word highlights the prefix "dis-", which means the opposite.

DISAFFIRM Meaning and Definition

1. Disaffirm is a verb that denotes the act of formally rejecting, denying, or repudiating a legal or binding agreement, contract, or obligation. It is an action taken by an individual or party that seeks to invalidate or disavow a previous agreement, often for legal or contractual reasons.

   When someone disaffirms an agreement, they are essentially declaring that they no longer acknowledge or accept the terms or responsibilities outlined in the original document. This can occur for a variety of reasons, such as discovering fraudulent or misleading information, realizing that the agreement was entered into under duress or undue influence, or simply deciding that they no longer wish to be bound by the terms of the agreement.

   Formally disaffirming a contract usually requires following certain legal procedures or providing notification to the other party involved. By doing so, the disaffirming party aims to sever any legal ties or obligations stemming from the agreement and avoid any potential negative consequences that may arise from non-compliance.

   The concept of disaffirming is most commonly associated with contractual agreements, particularly those entered into by minors or individuals lacking legal capacity, as they may have limited ability to understand the consequences of their actions. However, disaffirmation can also apply to other legal arrangements, such as wills, leases, or partnerships, depending on the specific legal framework in question.

2. To contradict; to deny; to annul, as a judicial decision.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for DISAFFIRM

• sisaffirm
• xisaffirm
• cisaffirm
• fisaffirm
• risaffirm
• eisaffirm
• dusaffirm
• djsaffirm
• dksaffirm
• dosaffirm
• d9saffirm
• d8saffirm
• diaaffirm
• dizaffirm
• dixaffirm
• didaffirm
• dieaffirm
• diwaffirm
• diszffirm

Etymology of DISAFFIRM

The word "disaffirm" is derived from two Latin roots: "dis" meaning "not" or "opposite", and "affirmare" meaning "to affirm". The Middle English verb "affirm" was derived from the Old French word "afermer", which ultimately comes from the Latin term "affirmare". Over time, the prefix "dis-" was added to "affirm" to create the word "disaffirm", which means to deny, reject, or negate an assertion or statement.

Conjugate verb Disaffirm

CONDITIONAL

I would disaffirm

you would disaffirm

he/she/it would disaffirm

we would disaffirm

they would disaffirm

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be disaffirming

you would be disaffirming

he/she/it would be disaffirming

we would be disaffirming

they would be disaffirming

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have disaffirm

you would have disaffirm

he/she/it would have disaffirm

we would have disaffirm

they would have disaffirm

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been disaffirming

you would have been disaffirming

he/she/it would have been disaffirming

we would have been disaffirming

they would have been disaffirming

FUTURE

I will disaffirm

you will disaffirm

he/she/it will disaffirm

we will disaffirm

they will disaffirm

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be disaffirming

you will be disaffirming

he/she/it will be disaffirming

we will be disaffirming

they will be disaffirming

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have disaffirmed

you will have disaffirmed

he/she/it will have disaffirmed

we will have disaffirmed

they will have disaffirmed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been disaffirming

you will have been disaffirming

he/she/it will have been disaffirming

we will have been disaffirming

they will have been disaffirming

IMPERATIVE

you disaffirm

we let´s disaffirm

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to disaffirm

PAST

I disaffirmed

you disaffirmed

he/she/it disaffirmed

we disaffirmed

they disaffirmed

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was disaffirming

you were disaffirming

he/she/it was disaffirming

we were disaffirming

they were disaffirming

PAST PARTICIPLE

disaffirmed

PAST PERFECT

I had disaffirmed

you had disaffirmed

he/she/it had disaffirmed

we had disaffirmed

they had disaffirmed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been disaffirming

you had been disaffirming

he/she/it had been disaffirming

we had been disaffirming

they had been disaffirming

PRESENT

I disaffirm

you disaffirm

he/she/it disaffirms

we disaffirm

they disaffirm

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am disaffirming

you are disaffirming

he/she/it is disaffirming

we are disaffirming

they are disaffirming

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

disaffirming

PRESENT PERFECT

I have disaffirmed

you have disaffirmed

he/she/it has disaffirmed

we have disaffirmed

they have disaffirmed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been disaffirming

you have been disaffirming

he/she/it has been disaffirming

we have been disaffirming

they have been disaffirming