Synonyms

rescinded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revoked, repealed, or canceled, sometimes because invalidated by later action or a higher authority.

The teacher's union has pledged to fight for reinstatement of the rescinded raises.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Origin of rescinded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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Can a power of attorney be rescinded after two doctors say someone is mentally incompetent?

From MarketWatch

Ten days later, he put nearly all of the agency’s 75 employees on administrative leave, fired the board and rescinded some previously awarded grants.

From Salon

That hasn’t happened, though ICE last year rescinded a policy that had barred arrests at so-called sensitive locations, including schools.

From Los Angeles Times

Earlier this month, the nearby city of Aalborg said it would pull crucial funding for this year’s gathering unless the organizers rescinded invitations to U.S. military and civilian officials, including the ambassador.

From The Wall Street Journal

For over a decade the author lived in hiding, protected by the British government, until a deal was reached in which the fatwa was officially rescinded in exchange for Britain's granting diplomatic recognition to Tehran.

From Barron's

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