DIFFIDATION


Meaning of DIFFIDATION in English

ˌdifəˈdāshən noun

( -s )

Etymology: Medieval Latin diffidation-, diffidatio, from diffidatus (past participle of diffidare to renounce one's vassalage, renounce friendship, from Latin dif- — from dis- — + fides faith) + Latin -ion-, -io -ion — more at faith

archaic : a renunciation of faith or allegiance : formal severing of peaceful relations

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