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1. Verb - law.
In commercial law, the failure to honour a negotiable instrument.
This may be by non-acceptance, or by non-payment.
2. Verb.
Failure to carry out any agreement or to respect a principle.
3. Verb.
To bring shame or disgrace on an individual or organisation.
4. Noun.
The state of being shamed or disgraced.