Meaning of the word disavowal in English

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disavowal

US /ˌdɪs.əˈvaʊ.əl/
UK /ˌdɪs.əˈvaʊ.əl/

Noun

1.

the action of saying that you know nothing about something, or that you have no responsibility for or connection with something:

Example:
Despite his repeated disavowals, he seems ambitious for power.
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