Definition for
retraction
noun – The act of retracting, or the state of being retracted or drawn back: as, the retraction of a cat's claws.
noun – A falling back; retreat.
noun – The act of undoing or unsaying something previously done or said; the act of rescinding or recanting, as previous measures or opinions.
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noun – The act of retracting, or drawing back; the state of being retracted.
noun – The act of withdrawing something advanced, stated, claimed, or done; declaration of change of opinion; recantation.
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