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

Derived Forms

• reˈscinder, noun
• reˈscindable, adjective
• reˈscindment, noun

Other Words From

• re·scind·a·ble adjective
• re·scind·er noun
• re·scind·ment 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

In particular, her decision to rescind pro-Palestinian valedictorian Asna Tabassum’s speaking slot in USC’s main commencement ceremony drew widespread outrage.

From Los Angeles Times

Smith could also cut his losses and formally rescind his appeal.

From Slate

“We will rescind all unspent funds,” Trump assured the audience in a September speech at the Economic Club of New York.

From Salon

Whereupon, and predictably, congressional Republicans successfully pressured the academy to rescind the invitation.

From Salon

“The City cooperated fully with the Attorney General’s investigation, and the evidence presented demonstrated that the City did not interfere with the planned opening of the clinic and the decision to rescind DuPont Clinic’s lease was not made by the City of Beverly Hills,” Friedman said.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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