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retraction definition

re·trac·tion (ri trak′s̸hən)

noun

  1. a retracting or being retracted; specif.,
    1. withdrawal, as of a statement, promise, charge, etc.
    2. a drawing or being drawn back or in
  2. power of retracting

Etymology: ME retraccion < LL retractio

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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