rescinded

American

[ri-sin-did] / rɪˈsɪn dɪd /

adjective

revoked, repealed, or canceled, sometimes because invalidated by later action or a higher authority.

The teacher's union has pledged to fight for reinstatement of the rescinded raises.

verb

the simple past tense and past participle of rescind.

Other Word Forms

unrescinded adjective

Etymology

Origin of rescinded

rescind ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

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South Africa's Franco Mostert received a full red card against Italy a fortnight later; again, this was rescinded.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A major incident declaration early on Saturday was rescinded on Sunday afternoon, the fire service said.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Officials with The Terraces also questioned why DSS released a report on their evacuation in May, then rescinded it.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One of the documentary's subjects, Kent County Council leader Linden Kemkaran, said in a social post that she had "rescinded all permission" for footage gathered over several weeks to be aired.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

Unless Biden’s executive order is rescinded, it is unlikely U.S. government agencies would do business with NSO.

From The Wall Street Journal

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