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Webster 1913 Edition
Retractation
Reˊtrac-ta′tion
,Noun.
[Cf. F.
rétractation
, L. retractatio
a revision, reconsideration. ] The act of retracting what has been said; recantation.
Webster 1828 Edition
Retractation
RETRACTA'TION
,Noun.
The recalling of what has been said; recantation; change of opinion declared.