verb
Other Word Forms
- rescindable adjective
- rescinder noun
- rescindment noun
Etymology
Origin of rescind
First recorded in 1630–40; from Latin rescindere “to tear off again, cut away,” equivalent to re- re- + scindere “to tear, divide, destroy”
Example Sentences
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But Doncic avoided that fate after the NBA rescinded the foul that would have forced him to the bench for a critical road game last week.
From Los Angeles Times
It was later claimed on TV coverage of the game that the yellow card had been "rescinded" by the fourth official.
From BBC
No one wants to issue a downgrade, only to end up rescinding it if the world changes just a few days later.
From Barron's
“Obviously, I let my team down getting that last tech,” said Doncic, who is hopeful the NBA will rescind the technical.
From Los Angeles Times
Arias added that any agreement would need to include rescinding about 700 job cuts that are expected to fall heavily on his members.
From Los Angeles Times
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