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rescinded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 revoked, repealed, or canceled, sometimes because invalidated by later action or a higher authority.

    The teacher's union has pledged to fight for reinstatement of the rescinded raises.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

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Etymology

Origin of rescinded

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

Example Sentences

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Rescinded February 15, 1876, it was re-enacted on November 28, 1876, and is still operative.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 5 "Greek Law" to "Ground-Squirrel" by Various

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