Dictionary
retraction
the action of admitting (especially publically) that a statement you made was false
Heepe has since issued a retraction and an apology.
the action of taking something back, taking something away or reducing something
Since the first special court opened at Bridgwater, conviction rates at trial have increased from 20% to 83.3%, whilst the retraction rate has fallen from 32.6% to 20.6%.
the action of taking back an offer or a statement, etc
What is the position when a written confirmation of a job is then followed by a verbal retraction?
Additional Notes
- retract (verb): He has been threatened with legal action if he does not retract the claims.