disaffirm

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Coached by her first husband, Herman Griffin, Wells sought to disaffirm her contract when she attained majority.

From New York Times • Nov. 23, 2010

As to what will be "a reasonable time," within which a minor must disaffirm his contract, must depend upon the peculiar circumstances of each case.

From Legal Status of Women in Iowa by Wilson, Jennie L. (Jennie Lansley)

As a minor may disaffirm his contract, any act clearly showing this intent is sufficient.

From Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman by Bolles, Albert Sidney

V. deny; contradict, contravene; controvert, give denial to, gainsay, negative, shake the head. disown, disaffirm, disclaim, disavow; recant &c.

From Roget's Thesaurus of English Words and Phrases by Roget, Peter Mark

The right to disaffirm a marriage on the ground of non-age, unlike the parties to a contract, applies to both parties.

From Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman by Bolles, Albert Sidney