avowal

n a disavowal or taking back of a previous assertion

plural of disavowal n

an open avowal (true or false) of some belief or opinion n

n the body of people in a learned occupation n an occupation requiring special education (especially in the liberal arts or sciences) n an open avowal (true or false) of some belief or opinion n affirmation of acceptance of some religion or faith

plural of recantation n a disavowal or taking back of a previous assertion