rescind

verb

re·scind ri-ˈsind How to pronounce rescind (audio)

rescinded; rescinding; rescinds

transitive verb

: to take away : remove

: take back, cancel

refused to rescind the order

: to abrogate (a contract) and restore the parties to the positions they would have occupied had there been no contract

: to make void by action of the enacting authority or a superior authority : repeal

rescind an act

rescinder noun

rescindment

ri-ˈsin(d)-mənt How to pronounce rescind (audio)

noun

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Rescind and the lesser-known words exscind and prescind all come from the Latin verb scindere, which means "to cut" or "to split." Rescind was adapted from its Latin predecessor rescindere in the 16th century, and prescind (from praescindere) and exscind (from exscindere) followed in the next century. Exscind means "to cut off" or "to excise," and prescind means "to withdraw one's attention," but of the three borrowings, only rescind established itself as a common English term. Today, rescind is most often heard in contexts having to do with someone rescinding a contract or an offer, or with a legislative body rescinding a law.

Example Sentences

The enemies these efforts made for him concocted charges of disloyalty, and following a hearing before the Atomic Energy Commission in 1954, Oppenheimer's security clearance was rescinded.

Kai Bird et al., Smithsonian, Aug. 2005 But Maria convinced Leverich that she had the authority to rescind the executor's decision to appoint him as biographer.

John Lahr, New Yorker, 19 Dec. 1994 The Navy barred its personnel from his church, but he challenged the decree in federal court as a constitutional violation of freedom of religion. Eventually, the Navy rescinded its ban.

Randall Samborn, National Law Journal, 14 Jan. 1991 The navy rescinded its ban on women sailors. The company later rescinded its offer.

Recent Examples on the Web Earlier this month, the Portsmouth Town Council unanimously voted to rescind its prior support for the implementation of Flock Safety surveillance camera systems.

Alexa Gagosz, BostonGlobe.com, 27 July 2022 The Legislative Council voted to rescind the appropriation for the federal funds, and recommended schools use the money for bonuses.

From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 25 July 2022 On June 7, three weeks later, the Horry County Council unanimously voted to rescind the resolution after receiving complaints from constituents who disagreed with the decision, Vaught told CNN.

Andrea Salcedo, Washington Post, 17 June 2022 The Board of Health voted Thursday to rescind the mandate, according to the city's health department.

Tyler O'neil, Fox News, 22 Apr. 2022 The city’s Board of Health voted Thursday evening to rescind the mandate, citing improvements in local Covid-19 data.

Scott Calvert, WSJ, 22 Apr. 2022 On Tuesday, the Maryland State Board of Education voted to rescind an emergency regulation mandating the use of face masks in schools, sending the decision to state lawmakers for final approval.

Emily Opilo, baltimoresun.com, 24 Feb. 2022 Apparently deciding that revoking the Trust wasn't such a hot idea after all, Winget then attempted to rescind his revocation of the Trust — but kept the assets nonetheless.

Jay Adkisson, Forbes, 11 July 2022 The health protocol's fate remains up in the air after the Biden administration attempted to rescind the order last month.

Ariana Garcia, Chron, 10 June 2022 See More

Legal Definition

rescind

verb

re·scind ri-ˈsind How to pronounce rescind (audio)

transitive verb

: to take back and make void

rescinded its suspension of his license

: to abrogate (a contract or transaction) by mutual agreement, judicial decree, or unilateral declaration because of fraud, mistake, duress, misrepresentation, illegality, a breach, or another sufficient ground with both parties restored to their positions before the contract was made compare cancel, terminate

: to make void by the same or by a superior authority

rescind a regulation

intransitive verb

: to rescind something (as a contract)

单词	rescind
释义	rescind verb re·scind ri-ˈsind rescinded; rescinding; rescinds transitive verb 1 : to take away : remove 2 a : take back, cancel refused to rescind the order b : to abrogate (a contract) and restore the parties to the positions they would have occupied had there been no contract 3 : to make void by action of the enacting authority or a superior authority : repeal rescind an act rescinder noun rescindment ri-ˈsin(d)-mənt noun Did you know? Rescind and the lesser-known words exscind and prescind all come from the Latin verb scindere, which means "to cut" or "to split." Rescind was adapted from its Latin predecessor rescindere in the 16th century, and prescind (from praescindere) and exscind (from exscindere) followed in the next century. Exscind means "to cut off" or "to excise," and prescind means "to withdraw one's attention," but of the three borrowings, only rescind established itself as a common English term. Today, rescind is most often heard in contexts having to do with someone rescinding a contract or an offer, or with a legislative body rescinding a law. Synonyms abandon abort call call off cancel cry off drop recall repeal revoke scrap scrub See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The enemies these efforts made for him concocted charges of disloyalty, and following a hearing before the Atomic Energy Commission in 1954, Oppenheimer's security clearance was rescinded. Kai Bird et al., Smithsonian, Aug. 2005 But Maria convinced Leverich that she had the authority to rescind the executor's decision to appoint him as biographer. John Lahr, New Yorker, 19 Dec. 1994 The Navy barred its personnel from his church, but he challenged the decree in federal court as a constitutional violation of freedom of religion. Eventually, the Navy rescinded its ban. Randall Samborn, National Law Journal, 14 Jan. 1991 The navy rescinded its ban on women sailors. The company later rescinded its offer. Recent Examples on the Web Earlier this month, the Portsmouth Town Council unanimously voted to rescind its prior support for the implementation of Flock Safety surveillance camera systems. Alexa Gagosz, BostonGlobe.com, 27 July 2022 The Legislative Council voted to rescind the appropriation for the federal funds, and recommended schools use the money for bonuses. From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 25 July 2022 On June 7, three weeks later, the Horry County Council unanimously voted to rescind the resolution after receiving complaints from constituents who disagreed with the decision, Vaught told CNN. Andrea Salcedo, Washington Post, 17 June 2022 The Board of Health voted Thursday to rescind the mandate, according to the city's health department. Tyler O'neil, Fox News, 22 Apr. 2022 The city’s Board of Health voted Thursday evening to rescind the mandate, citing improvements in local Covid-19 data. Scott Calvert, WSJ, 22 Apr. 2022 On Tuesday, the Maryland State Board of Education voted to rescind an emergency regulation mandating the use of face masks in schools, sending the decision to state lawmakers for final approval. Emily Opilo, baltimoresun.com, 24 Feb. 2022 Apparently deciding that revoking the Trust wasn't such a hot idea after all, Winget then attempted to rescind his revocation of the Trust — but kept the assets nonetheless. Jay Adkisson, Forbes, 11 July 2022 The health protocol's fate remains up in the air after the Biden administration attempted to rescind the order last month. Ariana Garcia, Chron, 10 June 2022 See More Word History Etymology borrowed from Middle French & Latin; Middle French rescinder "to reduce, cut, cancel, break (a contract)," borrowed from Latin rescindere "to remove or lay bare by hewing and cutting, cut or tear open, cancel, annul," from re- re- + scindere "to split, cleave, separate" — more at shed entry 1 First Known Use 1579, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Legal Definition rescind verb re·scind ri-ˈsind transitive verb 1 : to take back and make void rescinded its suspension of his license 2 : to abrogate (a contract or transaction) by mutual agreement, judicial decree, or unilateral declaration because of fraud, mistake, duress, misrepresentation, illegality, a breach, or another sufficient ground with both parties restored to their positions before the contract was made compare cancel, terminate 3 : to make void by the same or by a superior authority rescind a regulation intransitive verb : to rescind something (as a contract) History and Etymology for rescind Latin rescindere to cut loose, annul, from re- away, back + scindere to cut, split rescind verb 1 as in to cancel to put an end to (something planned or previously agreed to) the library refused to rescind its decision to include the controversial book in its collection Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance cancel revoke abandon scrap repeal abort withdraw recall suspend terminate scrub annul nullify call off invalidate retract reverse abrogate call halt drop discontinue cry off end recant void interrupt stop take back relinquish countermand roll back write off surrender hold back break off give up Antonyms & Near Antonyms continue keep engage begin initiate pledge start undertake promise take up commence take on See More 2 as in to abolish to put an end to by formal action the new mayor vowed not to seek to rescind existing laws prohibiting smoking in the city's public places Synonyms & Similar Words abolish repeal cancel overturn revoke vacate invalidate annul nullify avoid abrogate void withdraw quash suspend dismiss negate dissolve null veto roll back retract set aside abate strike down reject disannul reverse overrule override remove countermand forbid ban eliminate prohibit recall erase abort enjoin disallow do away with outlaw call call off liquidate eradicate drop annihilate throw out write off break down Antonyms & Near Antonyms enact establish legislate found lay down approve authorize institute permit legitimate ratify validate pass allow endorse warrant prescribe order legitimize legalize formalize clear sanction mandate command indorse decree See More
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