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

• rescindable adjective
• rescinder noun
• 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

Fields also rescinded the Bible mandate for Oklahoma schools.

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Some council members are looking to reassert their authority over homeless services, by rescinding the emergency declaration and regaining oversight over homeless spending.

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That proposal passed with 72% support, though the judge upheld her decision to rescind the package.

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They are fighting to rescind the order and shut down the plant for good.

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If King Charles III made the call to rescind his brother’s prince title and royal residence, how does one patch up familial relations?

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Related Words

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