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After realizing the error, the judge rescinded the sentence.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 — "The captain rescinded the order to abandon ship."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 — "They rescinded the contract due to a breach of terms."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 — "The company rescinded its job offer after a background check."
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