The act of contradicting, denying, or arguing against something; contradiction or denial.
The gerund or present participle form of 'gainsay,' created by adding '-ing' to the verb stem. This form transforms the action into a noun representing the ongoing or repeated action of contradicting.
The phrase 'without gainsaying' means 'without contradiction'—you'll find it in formal legal documents and old literature! It's a sophisticated way to describe disagreement that makes it sound more official and weighty than just saying 'no one argued.'
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