WorldAugust 26, 2026
disavowing
dis-uh-VOW-ing
Definition
To deny responsibility for, to disclaim, or to formally repudiate the validity or support of something.
Etymology
Derived from the Middle English 'disavowen,' combining the prefix 'dis-' (reversal) and the Old French 'avouer' (to acknowledge or admit).
In the news
The article describes how the Trump administration attempted to force local agencies to drop diversity programs by requiring them to disavow practices such as 'gender ideology' in exchange for federal funding.
Court blocks Trump push to strip grant funds from King County
Read the full article ↗The Seattle Times