retractionnoun [ C or U ]
uk/rɪˈtrækʃən/usa statement in which you admit that something you said or wrote previously was wrong:
He demanded an immediate retraction and apology.
The lawyers say the family may seek a retraction of the article, rather than money.
a full/complete retraction We are pressing for a full retraction of their statement and damages.
The magazine will be issuing a retraction in its next edition.