Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for NEG'A-TIVE
NEG'A-TIVE, v.t.
- To disprove; to prove the contrary. The omission or infrequency of such recitals does not negative the existence of miracles. Paley.
- To reject by vote; to refuse to enact or sanction. The senate negatived the bill.
- To resist a choice or what is proposed.
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