Synonyms

rescind

American

[ri-sind] / rɪˈsɪnd /

verb (used with object)

to abrogate; annul; revoke; repeal.

Synonyms:

withdraw , retract , nullify
to invalidate (an act, measure, etc.) by a later action or a higher authority.

Synonyms:

veto , repeal , countermand

rescind British

/ rɪˈsɪnd /

verb

(tr) to annul or repeal

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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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South Africa's Franco Mostert received a full red card against Italy a fortnight later; again, this was rescinded.

From BBC

A major incident declaration early on Saturday was rescinded on Sunday afternoon, the fire service said.

From BBC

Officials with The Terraces also questioned why DSS released a report on their evacuation in May, then rescinded it.

From Los Angeles Times

One of the documentary's subjects, Kent County Council leader Linden Kemkaran, said in a social post that she had "rescinded all permission" for footage gathered over several weeks to be aired.

From BBC

A wild card is a potential Supreme Court ruling that could force the government to rescind tariffs rolled out under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act and to issue refunds to companies.

From Barron's

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