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rescission|rɪˈsɪʒən|
Also 7 rescision.
[ad. late L. rescissiōn-em, n. of action f. rescindĕre to rescind. Cf. F. rescision (1517).]
†1. The action of cutting off. Obs. rare.
1611Cotgr., Recision, a rescision; a cutting, or paring off. a1626Bacon Holy War (1629) 124 The words of the Prophet..which declare this Reiection, and, to vse the words of the Text, Rescision of their Estate to haue been for their Idolatry.
2. The action of annulling or abrogating.
1651Jer. Taylor Serm. for Year i. iv. 43 No ceremonial and pompous rescission of our Fathers' crimes can be sufficient. 1695H. Dodwell Def. Vind. Deprived Bps. 97 This therefore would allow the Church..a perfect rescission of such a Contract. 1727–38Chambers Cycl. s.v., A thing's being found damaged, or sold at above double the just value, is a good cause of rescission. 1776Johnson Let. to Taylor 17 Feb., The Case which you sent me contains such vicissitudes of settlement and rescission. 1844H. H. Wilson Brit. India I. 281 Several..counselled the rescission of the obnoxious orders. 1875Poste Gaius i. (ed. 2) 142 A power of cancellation and rescission. 1931Daily Express 16 Oct. 14/6 Rumours regarding bond interest, caused a sharp rise..in the Four per Cent. Rescission issues. 1964Mod. Law Rev. XXVIII. iii. 269 Keeping the contract alive for as long as the employers would tolerate the breach without exercising their right of rescission. 1976Evening News (Newburgh, N.Y.) 12 Sept. 12a/1 The rescission of funds in no way affects the proposed federal prison. |