rescinded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revoked, repealed, or canceled, sometimes because invalidated by later action or a higher authority.

The teacher's union has pledged to fight for reinstatement of the rescinded raises.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Origin of rescinded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

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

It was later claimed on TV coverage of the game that the yellow card had been "rescinded" by the fourth official.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

In 2023, Doncic also had his 16th technical foul rescinded, avoiding a one-game suspension.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

But two days later the government abruptly rescinded its approval, amid pressure from Washington.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

Beyda executed January’s widespread grant cuts to state and local health departments that the CDC then quickly rescinded, people familiar with the matter said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

My father was running right and left, exhausted, consoling friends, checking with the Jewish Council just in case the order had been rescinded.

From "Night" by Elie Wiesel

Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023