WorldAugust 10, 2026
reneging
ri-NEG-ing
Definition
The act of failing to fulfill a promise, commitment, or contract.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'renegare', meaning to deny again, which evolved through Medieval Latin into the English term originally used to describe failing to follow suit in card games.
In the news
The article uses the term to describe local governments failing to honor their previous financial commitments or agreements after rule changes. It matters because it highlights the loss of reliability and accountability in governance.
SQ 844 changes rules that protect county and local governments | Opinion
Read the full article ↗The Oklahoman