To formally and legally choose to remove oneself from a particular obligation, scheme, or agreement.
To formally sign a document saying you will not take part in a plan or follow a particular rule.
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To formally and legally withdraw from a scheme, obligation, or agreement, usually by signing a document.
"The union argued that workers should not be pressured to contract out of the state earnings-related pension scheme."
Primarily used in legal and employment contexts in British English. Often used in relation to pension schemes, employment regulations, or contractual obligations. Requires a formal act, typically a signed document, to be valid.
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