rescind

[ri-sind]

verb (used with object)

1. to abrogate; annul; revoke; repeal.

   Synonyms: withdraw, retract, nullify

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

   Synonyms: veto, repeal, countermand

rescind

/ rɪˈsɪnd /

verb

1. (tr) to annul or repeal

Other Word Forms

• rescinder noun
• rescindable adjective
• rescindment noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of rescind¹

First recorded in 1630–40; from Latin rescindere “to tear off again, cut away,” equivalent to re- re- + scindere “to tear, divide, destroy”

Word History and Origins

Origin of rescind¹

C17: from Latin rēscindere to cut off, from re- (intensive) + scindere to cut

Example Sentences

The CDC earlier this year rescinded its recommendation that all pregnant women be vaccinated for COVID, instead saying they offer “no guidance” on immunizing healthy pregnant women.

From Los Angeles Times

"The emergency use authorizations for Covid vaccines, once used to justify broad mandates on the general public during the Biden administration, are now rescinded," Kennedy wrote on X.

From BBC

Rose’s ban was rescinded this year, but not until after he died, with MLB commissioner Rob Manfred reasoning that the lifetime part of the ban was no longer applicable.

From Los Angeles Times

The lawsuit requests the court to direct Twentynine Palms to rescind its approval of the project.

From Los Angeles Times

On Thursday night, Attorney General Pam Bondi rescinded the police department’s restrictions in aiding Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers and ordered D.C.

From Salon

Related Words

• abolish 
• abrogate 
• annul 
• cancel 
• dismantle 
• invalidate 
• lift 
• overturn 
• quash 
• renege 
• repeal 
• retract 
• reverse 
• revoke 
• set aside 
• void