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

South Africa's Franco Mostert received a full red card against Italy a fortnight later; again, this was rescinded.

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A major incident declaration early on Saturday was rescinded on Sunday afternoon, the fire service said.

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Officials with The Terraces also questioned why DSS released a report on their evacuation in May, then rescinded it.

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One of the documentary's subjects, Kent County Council leader Linden Kemkaran, said in a social post that she had "rescinded all permission" for footage gathered over several weeks to be aired.

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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.

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Related Words

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