rescind (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /rɪˈsɪnd/

Definition

To officially cancel or take back a law, order, or agreement.

Examples

• The company had to rescind its offer of employment due to budget cuts.

• The committee voted to rescind the previous decision.

• After realizing the error, the judge rescinded the sentence.

How to Use rescind

rescind an order (collocation)

To officially cancel a command or instruction. — "The captain rescinded the order to abandon ship."

rescind a law (collocation)

To officially cancel a piece of legislation. — "The parliament voted to rescind the controversial law."

rescind a contract (collocation)

To officially cancel a legally binding agreement. — "They rescinded the contract due to a breach of terms."

rescind an offer (collocation)

To officially withdraw a proposal or promise. — "The company rescinded its job offer after a background check."

Synonyms of rescind

Words with a similar meaning to rescind:

• cancel
• revoke
• repeal
• annul

Antonyms of rescind

Words with the opposite meaning to rescind:

• reinstate
• enact

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