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rescinded

American  
[ri-sin-did] / rɪˈsɪn dɪd /

adjective

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 revoked, repealed, or canceled, sometimes because invalidated by later action or a higher authority.

    The teacher's union has pledged to fight for reinstatement of the rescinded raises.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

  1. the simple past tense and past participle of rescind.

Other Word Forms


Etymology

Origin of rescinded

rescind ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. )


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While A24 initially agreed to give him a share of the profits, Evans eventually rescinded his right to them.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026

The fines to Juszczyk and Ferguson had been reported as rescinded before the joint statement from the league and its players union came out.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026

At least 14 cities and counties have shut off more than 900 Flock cameras since state funding was rescinded in late August, and more are scheduled to decide their next steps in the coming weeks.

From Salon ● Sep. 28, 2026

Ahead of the 9/11 commemorations, some Gander residents had called for Hoekstra's invite to be rescinded.

From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026

Although the order was soon rescinded, its sting lingered.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield

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