rescind
verb | /rescind/
to officially cancel or repeal; to say that something is no longer valid
rescind
verb | /rescind/
Advanced WordsMEDIUMto officially cancel or repeal; to say that something is no longer valid
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"The company decided to rescind the job offer after further checks."
"Parliament voted to rescind the controversial law."
Mnemonic Trick
RESCIND → RE + SCIND (cut) — cut back; cancel or repeal officially.
Etymology
From Latin rescindere “to cut off.”
Used for formal annulment or revocation.
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