👉 In the context of a legal context, "recanting" generally refers to the act of changing one's statement or denial in order to avoid liability or embarrassment. This can be done through various means such as retracting an earlier statement, denying that something was said or done at all, or retracting one's word after having made it. The purpose is usually to avoid a situation where the truth might not align with what has been revealed, which could lead to legal consequences.