A disownment or disavowal
An assertion of untruth.
Refusal to believe that a problem exists.
A defense mechanism involving a refusal to accept the truth of a phenomenon or prospect.
Refusal to admit responsibility for wrongdoing.
A refusal or failure to provide or grant something that is requested or desired.
Negationism, denialism of historical facts or accepted interpretation.
The negation in logic.
To deposit something as a security; to pawn.
To make a solemn promise (to do something).
To give assurance of friendship by the act of drinking; to drink to one's health.
A solemn promise to do something.
The personal property so pledged, to be kept until the debt is paid.
A bailment of personal property to secure payment of a debt without transfer of title.
A person who has taken a pledge of allegiance to a college fraternity, but is not yet formally approved.
A drinking toast.
An asset or person temporarily handed over to guarantee the fulfilment of something promised, under threat of permanent loss of the thing handed over; surety, security, hostage.
A promise to abstain from drinking alcohol.