retractation

Example Sentences

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Had he drawn his sword upon me, I could have understood that his retractation had been forced.

From The Memoirs of Count Carlo Gozzi Volume the Second by Gozzi, Count Carlo

But even that strong measure failed to induce a satisfactory retractation.

From Strange Stories by Allen, Grant

Cardinal Guidi has received the most peremptory orders from the Pope to make a formal retractation of his speech in Council.

From Letters From Rome on the Council by D?llinger, Johann Joseph Ignaz von

There may have been a few, whose strong confidence, in the bloodguiltiness of Stephen Boorn, had become slightly paralyzed, by his entire and absolute retractation of all his confessions, made before trial.

From Dealings with the Dead, Volume I (of 2) by School, A Sexton of the Old

John's voice held a certain regret, but no retractation.

From The War-Workers by Delafield, E.M.