negation
noun/nɪˈɡeɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #15,178 most common English word
Meaning
the act of denying or nullifying something; a statement that something is not true or does not exist.
Example sentence
The lawyer's argument was based on complete negation of the charges brought against her client.
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